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Dimethyl Sulfoxide shortage status

No current shortage

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

Dimethyl Sulfoxide has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
RIMSO-50
500MG · SOLUTION · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 00493392 · ended May 15, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
RIMSO-50
500MG · SOLUTION · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 00493392 · ended Oct 26, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
RIMSO-50
500MG · SOLUTION · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 00493392 · ended Feb 19, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
RIMSO-50
500MG · SOLUTION · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 00493392 · ended Oct 31, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Dimethyl Sulfoxide is classified under “OTHER UROLOGICALS, INCL ANTISPASMODICS” (ATC G04BX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Dimethyl Sulfoxide be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Dimethyl Sulfoxide 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.

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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.