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Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate (Locacorten Vioform Eardrops, Locacorten Vioform) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

A topical medication combining an antimicrobial and a corticosteroid used to treat inflamed, infected skin conditions.

Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Aug 12, 2023
Reports on file
6
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Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM
0.02% 3% · CREAM · PALADIN PHARMA INC.
DIN 00074462 · since Aug 12, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS
1% 0.02% · DROPS · ENDO OPERATIONS LTD.
DIN 00074454 · ended Oct 23, 2025 · Production delay
Resolved
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS
1% 0.02% · DROPS · PALADIN PHARMA INC.
DIN 00074454 · ended May 22, 2025 · Production delays
Resolved
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM
0.02% 3% · CREAM · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 00074462 · ended May 31, 2024 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM
0.02% 3% · CREAM · PALADIN LABS INC
DIN 00074462 · ended Jan 23, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
LOCACORTEN VIOFORM EARDROPS
0.02% 1% · DROPS · PALADIN LABS INC
DIN 00074454 · ended Jan 7, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by PALADIN PHARMA INC..

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIINFECTIVES IN COMBINATION” (ATC S02CA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate used for?

A topical medication combining an antimicrobial and a corticosteroid used to treat inflamed, infected skin conditions.

When will Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (corticosteroids and antiinfectives in combination)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.