Buro Sol Discontinued? (Page 3)
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I went to my pharmacy today here in Canada to be told that Smith Kline Glaxo is no longer making Buro Sol. Is this the case and, if it is, what are my alternatives?

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Tried to work local and get Habers to compound here in Toronto but frustrated as I did get them the ingredient list from GSK as they asked but then they needed a prescription. Process getting lengthy here (and frustrating) so I contacted Chiron Compounding Pharmacy in Guelph (posted earlier) I heard back quickly and after a followup conversation with Scott found out they compound a substitute for Buro-Sol powder and my delivery is being sent today! Call them toll free 1-800-446-8689 ex 227 for Scott (pharmacist) and put an end to your frustrations! Not cheap but order the larger container (23.6 gm) for $56.35 and mix up your own. 1 tsp mixes in 500 ml water so makes good quantities. shipping $8.95. Perhaps the more ordered then less the cost will become?? Will be worth it for me and my sore-pawed-dawg :)

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I visited Habers yesterday. The pharmacist told me they had had a couple of enquiries for a replacement for BuroSol and turned them down. First, despite the product being an over the counter product and because of legal requirements, they need a doctor's prescription, and they haven't received any yet. I said I felt sure my doctor would provide one for me. Also, they felt the expense would be so great - probably at least 4 times the cost of the otc BuroSol - that few people would want them to make it up. However, he seemed to warm more to the idea when I told him many of us use it as a preventative for swimmers ear and use the product daily after swimming, showering etc and we would want to get it in large quantities - say a pint at a time. He took my phone number and e-mail in case he changes his mind.

I suggest that anyone who agrees with me contact Habers and let them know. They are located on Bathurst north of St Clair in Toronto.

Thanks to the lady who put me on to them.

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I dont have the answers for you yet as I only emailed Habers pharmacy with the formulation within the past week. I am hoping to hear from them soon.
give them a call 416-656-9800 and ask.
in the meantime contact GSK for the ingredient list so you are ready.

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Thanks, Nancy.

Haber's is in my old neighborhood. Used to live on Alcina below St Clair. :-)

Has Habers given you a price? How long or will they be testing it do you know?

I understand that an (unnamed) pharmacy in Stouffville (probably a PharmaSave) is currently testing a formulation. They don't seem to know how long this phase might take.

Thanks a million!

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Brian you need to contact GSK for the formulation. It takes about a week for them to get it to you, but they will eventually get it for you. Then you can take it to a compounding pharmacy and hopefully they will formulate it for you.
I got the GSK email from one of the messages on this chat! good luck

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What is the formulation for the eardrops?

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GSK says will not be bringing back Buro-Sol
I contacted them for the 'forumulation' and have provided it to a compounding pharmacy in Toronto. (Habers)
Perhaps if they get enough enquiries they will formulate this for us.
Habers phone number is 416-656-9800...be nice and say please!

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Chiron Compounding Pharmacy in Guelph compounds the equivalent of Buro-Sol antiseptic powder. They ship nationwide too!

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Auro-Dri available in Canada. Ingredients Isopropyl Alcohol 95% in 5% Anhydrous Glycerin

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Update on the Buro-Sol campaign: Finally, I've found someone who will forward my concerns to the powers that be at GSK. I'm about to send my complaint about GSK's decision to cease production of Buro-Sol to the following group mailbox: [email protected] (GlaxoSmithKline Inc.) for the attention of Sylvie. Sylvie has assured me that my complaint will be forwarded to the appropriate person. May I suggest that you follow up as well?

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a pharmacist told me to subsitute with dettol or use epsom salts. i use the powder, like most of you, for my dogs paw issues. vet said no to dettol an epsom salts but nothing else in its place. need to cone the dog and use surolan ointment for sores/issues with paws. clears up a lot faster with the burrosol :(

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I have been searching everywhere for the powder and today I finally found some at a loblaws pharmacy of course it was the last one, but wanted to share that i did happen to find some. I have literally been walking into every pharmacy asking. Dont give up. My pup will be relieved :)

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A pharmacist at PharmaSave told me last month that their Company probably will bring out their own (generic?) replacement product for the ear drops this winter.

Maybe they will be offer the powder as well?

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I also use it for my dogs feet as recommended by my vet. i have searched for months now...in toronto, gravenhurst , bracebridge and now kingston....cannot find it...so dissapointed as I need it!

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I have tried to find Buro Sol in Ottawa with no success. Every pharmacy says it is gone. However Bayer has a similar product out of the US called DOMEBORO ASTRINGENT SOLUTION
if you check out this product it is very similar to the Canadian version of Buro Sol.
I found it on ebay through a US supplier.

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Stuart Ellis Pharmacy in Collingwood, compounds an alternative to Buro-sol esp for poison ivy and for puppies feet. Because they stopped making it

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Can't find any in the TO area. We've been using the powder for over a year for our dog's feet and it works. As noted above, any and all pharmacists I've asked don't have an alternative. I hope they bring it back on the market soon.

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It must be for a skin condition like excema, Linda. The powders for skin treatment are not the same chemical makeup as the eardrops.

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My vet told me to get BurSol for my dog's feet, as she keeps biting them. Would this be the same solution as for swimmer's ear? Is it for an allergic reaction?

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Consider mixing 1 drop of alcohol with 1 drop of white vinegar and placing the mixture into the ears after they get wet. The alcohol and acid in the vinegar help prevent bacterial growth.

Source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001647

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