Drug Shortage Report for ALCAINE

Last updated on 2025-02-03 History
Report ID 246560
Drug Identification Number 00035076
Brand name ALCAINE
Common or Proper name PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5%
Company Name ALCON CANADA INC
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength(s) 0.5%
Dosage form(s) DROPS
Route of administration OPHTHALMIC OPHTHALMIC
Packaging size 15 ml
ATC code S01HA
ATC description LOCAL ANESTHETICS
Reason for shortage Shortage of an active ingredient.
Anticipated start date 2025-01-15
Actual start date
Estimated end date 2025-05-30
Actual end date
Shortage status Actual shortage
Updated date 2025-02-03
Company comments
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status Yes
Contact Address 2665 MEADOWPINE BLVD
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
CANADA L5N 8C7
Company contact information

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