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Active Shortage

SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5%

ERFA CANADA 2012 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 there a shortage of SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5% in Canada?

Yes. SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5% 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 14, 2018).

Why is SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5% not available?

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

When will SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5% 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
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2018-03-14

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

SOFRAMYCIN EYE ONT 0.5%

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 00026964

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5%

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 01987666

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SOFRAMYCIN EYE DROPS 5MG/ML

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 00026921

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOFRAMYCIN EYE DROPS 0.5%

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 01987658

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOFRA TULLE STRIP (10 X 30CM)

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1% · DIN 01922475

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SOFRA TULLE 10 X 10CM

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1% · DIN 00173533

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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.

DIN

02224895

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

FRAMYCETIN SULFATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-03-14

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.