Permanently Discontinued

MICOZOLE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is MICOZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MICOZOLE 2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 4, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MICOZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength2%

Last updated2022-11-04

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

MONISTAT 7 VAGINAL CREAM

INSIGHT PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC

2% · DIN 02084309

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MICONAZOLE 7 - CRM VAG 2%

TECHNILAB PHARMA INC.

2% · DIN 02194368

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MICONAZOLE NITRATE VAGINAL CREAM USP, 2%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2% · DIN 02231533

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

MONISTAT DERM CREAM

INSIGHT PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC

2% · DIN 02126567

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MICATIN MICONAZOLE NITRATE CREAM 2% USP

WELLSPRING PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA CORP

2% · DIN 02085852

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MICATIN POWDER SPRAY - UNSCENTED 2%

WELLSPRING PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA CORP

2% · DIN 02230304

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02231106

Strength

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

VAGINAL

Active Ingredient

MICONAZOLE NITRATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-11-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

2% · DIN 02247560

ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR KIDS

DIN 02315033

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT USP

DIN 02230251

ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DIN 02304457

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716618

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716626