Permanently Discontinued

POLYTRIM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

ALLERGAN 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 POLYTRIM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that POLYTRIM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 1MG 10000UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 17, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is POLYTRIM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength1MG 10000UNIT

Last updated2022-10-17

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

02011956

Strength

1MG 10000UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

TRIMETHOPRIM POLYMYXIN B

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-10-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

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

2% · DIN 02241407

2.5MG · DIN 02239653

5MG · DIN 02245972

400MG · DIN 01997580

800MG · DIN 02267217

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

0.5% · DIN 00637661