VIDEX EC
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
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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 VIDEX EC discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VIDEX EC 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 1, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is VIDEX EC not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
VIDEX CHEWABLE DISPERSIBLE TAB 100MG
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
VIDEX CHEWABLE DISPERSIBLE TAB 25MG
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
VIDEX CHEWABLE DISPERSIBLE TAB 50MG
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
VIDEX CHEWABLE DISPERSIBLE TAB 150MG
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
VIDEX PEDIATRIC POWDER SOL 4G/BOTT
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
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
02244596
Strength
125MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (ENTERIC-COATED)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DIDANOSINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-04-01
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
100MG · DIN 02281066
0.5MG · DIN 02282224
120000000CELLS · DIN 02527138
15MG · DIN 02532573
10MG · DIN 02532565
2.5MG · DIN 02532549
5MG · DIN 02532557
100MG · DIN 00360414
125MG · DIN 02163675
250MG · DIN 02163683
250MG · DIN 02163659
500MG · DIN 02163667