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Permanently Discontinued

SOFLAX SYRUP 4MG/ML

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 SOFLAX SYRUP 4MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SOFLAX SYRUP 4MG/ML 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 23, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SOFLAX SYRUP 4MG/ML 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 · 3 same form & route
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2021-04-23
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 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

02006758

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOCUSATE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-04-23

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons