Permanently Discontinued

PMS-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2%

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-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2% 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-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength2%

Report last updated2021-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

LIDODAN VISCOUS 2%

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

2% · DIN 01968823

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCAINE 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00036641

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCAINE 1%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 00001732

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00385484

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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XYLOCARD

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00001937

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

00811874

Strength

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

DENTAL

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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