PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP
STERIMAX INC
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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 PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP in Canada?
Yes. PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).
When will PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP 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
ISOPTO CARPINE
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
MIOCARPINE OPH SOLN 2%
IOLAB PHARMACEUTICALS
ISOPTO CARPINE LIQ 6%
ALCON CANADA INC
PILOPINE HS 4%
ALCON CANADA INC
MIOCARPINE OPH SOLN 6%
IOLAB PHARMACEUTICALS
R.O. -CARPINE 1%
RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02402483
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-10-05
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Other Products from STERIMAX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02358328
200MG · DIN 02538431
50MG · DIN 02456524
20MG · DIN 00723754
1MG · DIN 02492768
500MG · DIN 02483890
50000UNIT · DIN 02245571
10MG · DIN 02413639
0.05MG · DIN 02413620
10MG · DIN 02413647
7.5MG · DIN 02460645
7.5MG · DIN 02504979