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Active Shortage

SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP in Canada?

Yes. SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2017-10-05
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.

Closest Matches

RATIO-DOCUSATE SODIUM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

20MG · DIN 00870226

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

COLACE SYRUP

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02086018

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SIROP DOCUSATE DE SODIUM U.S.P. 4MG/ML

LABORATOIRE ATLAS INC

20MG · DIN 02238283

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TARO-DOCUSATE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 00716731

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOFLAX CAPSULES 100MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 01994344

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 00703494

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00695033

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.