Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Some Mineral Oil Light products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 1 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 10, 2026.
Products affected
1 / 1
In shortage since
May 1, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 10, 2026
Reports on file
9
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · since May 1, 2026, est. end Aug 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Mar 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Jun 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Feb 6, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Oct 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Jun 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Mar 22, 2023 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02203375 · ended Apr 29, 2022 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL 100%
100% · OIL · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02203375 · ended Feb 20, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Mineral Oil Light is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Mineral Oil Light is classified under “EMOLLIENTS AND PROTECTIVES” (ATC D02AC).
Recent changes
Jul 29, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 3, 2026 → Aug 10, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 31, 2026 → Aug 3, 2026
Common questions
When will Mineral Oil Light be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Mineral Oil Light 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.