NEO-SYNEPHRINE
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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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 there a shortage of NEO-SYNEPHRINE in Canada?
Yes. NEO-SYNEPHRINE 1% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated April 18, 2020).
Why is NEO-SYNEPHRINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will NEO-SYNEPHRINE be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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.
Other Products
NEO SYNEPHRINE NASAL DROP 1%
STERLING WINTHROP INC.
MYDFRIN
ALCON CANADA INC
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
NOVAHISTINE DECON LIQ 5MG/5ML
MERRELL PHARMS INC., DIVISION OF MERRELL DOW (CAN)
PREFRIN LIQ 0.12%
ALLERGAN INC
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
DIN
02241980
Strength
1%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-04-18
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347