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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM 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 strength20MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

COLACE SYRUP

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

20MG · DIN 00464783

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOCUSATE SODIUM SYRUP 4MG/ML

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

20MG · DIN 00779105

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 00703494

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOCTYL CAP 100MG

EVEREST PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

100MG · DIN 00490490

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

COLACE DROPS

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

10MG · DIN 00464775

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SELAX CAP 100MG

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

100MG · DIN 00514888

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

00703508

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.