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Permanently Discontinued

OMNIPAQUE 180

GE HEALTHCARE CANADA 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 OMNIPAQUE 180 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that OMNIPAQUE 180 388MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 22, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is OMNIPAQUE 180 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 strength388MG
Last updated2023-02-22

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

OMNIPAQUE 180 LIQ SAR 388MG/ML

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

180MG · DIN 02018098

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OMNIPAQUE 350

GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC

755MG · DIN 02172755

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

OMNIPAQUE 300

GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC

647MG · DIN 02172747

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OMNIPAQUE 240 LIQ IV SAR 518MG/ML

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

240MG · DIN 02018101

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

OMNIPAQUE 300 LIQ IV SAR 647MG/ML

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

300MG · DIN 02018128

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

OMNIPAQUE 350 LIQ IV 755MG/ML

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

350MG · DIN 02018136

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02172720

Strength

388MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBARACHNOIDAL

Active Ingredient

IOHEXOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-02-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Other Products from GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC

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