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Ethacrynic Acid shortage status

No current shortage

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

Ethacrynic Acid has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
ETHACRYNATE SODIUM
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02462362 · ended Jun 1, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ETHACRYNATE SODIUM FOR INJECTION USP
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02469456 · ended Jun 27, 2024 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
ETHACRYNATE SODIUM FOR INJECTION USP
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02469456 · ended Apr 6, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
EDECRIN
25MG · TABLET · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02258528 · ended Oct 25, 2018 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

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

Ethacrynic Acid is classified under “HIGH-CEILING DIURETICS” (ATC C03CC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Ethacrynic Acid be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Ethacrynic Acid 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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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.