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Docusate Sennosides shortage status

Discontinued

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

Docusate Sennosides products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

A combination of a stool softener and a stimulant laxative used to relieve constipation.

Products affected

0 / 1

Reports on file

7

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued

SANDOZ SENNA S

50MG 8.6MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390

Resolved

SANDOZ SENNA S

50MG 8.6MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390 · ended May 17, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

SANDOZ SENNA S

50MG 8.6MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390

Resolved

SANDOZ SENNA S

50MG 8.6MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390 · ended Apr 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ SENNA S

50MG 8.6MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390 · ended Nov 29, 2021 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Resolved

SANDOZ SENNA S

50MG 8.6MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390 · ended Oct 25, 2021 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Resolved

SANDOZ SENNA S

8.6MG 50MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02247390 · ended Sep 2, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Docusate Sennosides products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Docusate Sennosides is classified under “DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION” (ATC A06AB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Docusate Sennosides used for?

A combination of a stool softener and a stimulant laxative used to relieve constipation.

When will Docusate Sennosides 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 Docusate Sennosides 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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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.