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CA ATC R06AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Diphenhydramine shortage in Canada

Is there a Diphenhydramine shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Diphenhydramine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Apr 2014. The company estimate for the return is 31 Jan 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CANADRYL 50MG (100)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAUNISOM SLEEPGELS EXTRA STRENGTH (20 capsules)PALADIN LABS INC.25 Oct 2023not givenDistribution or logistics
Delay in shipping of the drug
CADIPHENIST (10 x 1 mL vial / fiole) anticipatedOMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED15 Nov 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.