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Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc (Proctodan-Hc) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026

Some Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

A combination used topically to relieve itching, irritation, and hemorrhoid discomfort.

Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Jan 23, 2026
Reports on file
5
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Shortage history

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Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · since Jan 23, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
10MG 10MG 20MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · ended Mar 17, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · ended Nov 19, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · ended May 11, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ ANUZINC HC PLUS SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02242797

What's happening

Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by ODAN LABORATORIES LTD.

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.

Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc is classified under “AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS AND ANAL FISSURES FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC C05AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc used for?

A combination used topically to relieve itching, irritation, and hemorrhoid discomfort.

When will Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc 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 Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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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.