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Dextromethorphan shortage status

No current shortage

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

Dextromethorphan has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Discontinued
BALMINIL DM (3MG/ML SUCROSE FREE)
15MG · SYRUP · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01928775
Resolved
BALMINIL DM (3MG/ML SUCROSE FREE)
15MG · SYRUP · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01928775 · ended Oct 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KOFFEX DM
15MG · SYRUP · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01928783 · ended Oct 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KOFFEX DM
15MG · SYRUP · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01928783 · ended Oct 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KOFFEX DM (SUCROSE FREE)
15MG · SYRUP · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01928791 · ended Jul 5, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KOFFEX DM
15MG · SYRUP · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01928783 · ended Jun 20, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dextromethorphan. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Dextromethorphan is classified under “COUGH SUPPRESSANTS EXCL. COMB. WITH EXPECTORANTS” (ATC R05DA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Dextromethorphan be back in stock in Canada?

Dextromethorphan has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Dextromethorphan in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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.

Related drugs (cough suppressants excl. comb. with expectorants)

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.