Active Shortage

NEO-SYNEPHRINE

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength1%

Report last updated2020-04-18

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 01953583

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYDFRIN

ALCON CANADA INC

2.5% · DIN 00465763

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MINIMS PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

BAUSCH & LOMB INC

2.5% · DIN 02148447

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02241980

Strength

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.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672