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Hydrocodone Phenyltoloxamine (Tussionex) shortage status

Discontinued

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

Hydrocodone Phenyltoloxamine products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

A combination of a cough suppressant and an antihistamine used to relieve cough.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued
TUSSIONEX
5MG 10MG · SUSPENSION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01916971
Resolved
TUSSIONEX
5MG 10MG · SUSPENSION · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01916971 · ended Jul 25, 2018 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Discontinued
TUSSIONEX
5MG 10MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01916963
Resolved
TUSSIONEX
5MG 10MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01916963 · ended Aug 3, 2017 · Business decision to discontinue product, no longer intend to meet demand

What's happening

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

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

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Hydrocodone Phenyltoloxamine used for?

A combination of a cough suppressant and an antihistamine used to relieve cough.

When will Hydrocodone Phenyltoloxamine 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 Hydrocodone Phenyltoloxamine 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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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.