Permanently Discontinued

TARO-AMCINONIDE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-AMCINONIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-AMCINONIDE 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 19, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-AMCINONIDE 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 file4 products

Affected strength0.1%

Last updated2026-05-19

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.

Other Products

TARO-AMCINONIDE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 02257416

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CYCLOCORT LOT 0.1%

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

.1% · DIN 00571016

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CYCLOCORT CRM 0.1%

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

.1% · DIN 00443824

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CYCLOCORT ONT 0.1%

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

.1% · DIN 00559237

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02246714

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

AMCINONIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-05-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-AMCINONIDE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2020-05-14

Permanently Discontinued

Manufacturing issues

Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

2% · DIN 02247560

ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR KIDS

DIN 02315033

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT USP

DIN 02230251

ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DIN 02304457

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716618

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716626