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Shortage Avoided

STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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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 STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100% in Canada?

Yes. STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 5, 2026).

Why is STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100% not available?

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

When will STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100% be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 31, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength100%

Report last updated2025-06-17

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

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DIN

02203375

Strength

100%

Dosage Form

OIL

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

MINERAL OIL LIGHT

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-06-17

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100% has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-11-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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

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