TARO-CICLOPIROX
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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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 TARO-CICLOPIROX in Canada?
Yes. TARO-CICLOPIROX 8% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 15, 2026).
Why is TARO-CICLOPIROX not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will TARO-CICLOPIROX be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
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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
02353288
Strength
8%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
TOPICAL
Active Ingredient
CICLOPIROX
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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.
2% · DIN 02247560
DIN 02315033
DIN 02230251
DIN 02304457
0.05% · DIN 00716618
0.1% · DIN 00716626
0.1% · DIN 00716634
0.05% · DIN 00716642
0.1% · DIN 00716650
1% · DIN 00812382
2% · DIN 00812374
1% · DIN 00812366