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CA ATC A06AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Docusate Sodium shortage in Canada
Is there a Docusate Sodium shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Docusate Sodium products are reported short in Canada, the first since 15 Apr 2016. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP (250 mL) | ODAN LABORATORIES LTD | 15 Apr 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing 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.