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Permanently Discontinued

TOLOXIN

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF 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 TOLOXIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TOLOXIN 0.250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 5, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TOLOXIN 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
Affected strength0.250MG
Last updated2020-02-05

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

NOVO-DIGOXIN TAB 0.25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

.25MG · DIN 00021415

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LANOXIN TAB 0.0625MG

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

.0625MG · DIN 00731269

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LANOXIN ELX 0.05MG/ML PEDIATRIC

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

.05MG · DIN 00242713

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LANOXIN TAB 0.25MG

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

.25MG · DIN 00004685

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LANOXIN TAB 0.125MG

GLAXO WELLCOME INC.

.125MG · DIN 00035319

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LANOXIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.25MG · DIN 02242323

Different strengthSame 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

02335727

Strength

0.250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIGOXIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-02-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons