ARIDOL 20 MG
MANNITOL : 20 MG MANNITOL : 40 MG MANNITOL : 10 MG MANNITOL : 5 MG · DIN 02489562 · PHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is ARIDOL?
ARIDOL 20 MG contains MANNITOL : 20 MG MANNITOL : 40 MG MANNITOL : 10 MG MANNITOL : 5 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02489562, held by PHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED, supplied as POWDER ; KIT for INHALATION administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 30-Jul-2024. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is ARIDOL used for?
Assessment of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients 6 years and over who do not have clinically apparent asthma. Not a stand-alone or screening test.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02489562 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | ARIDOL |
| Generic / active ingredient | MANNITOL : 20 MG MANNITOL : 40 MG MANNITOL : 10 MG MANNITOL : 5 MG |
| Manufacturer | PHARMAXIS EUROPE LIMITED |
| Strength | 20 MG |
| Dosage form | POWDER ; KIT |
| Route of administration | INHALATION |
| Schedule | Prescription Recommended |
| ATC code | V04CX OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS |
| AHFS class | 36:00.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 30-Jul-2024 |
| Original market date | 2020-06-15 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
Administered via RS01 Model 7 inhaler in escalating doses (0, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 160, 160 mg) until a positive response (≥15% FEV1 fall) or max dose (635 mg) is reached.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Store at 15-30°C. (Note: General storage section 11 referenced but specific range typically 15-30°C for these kits).
How is it supplied?
Diagnostic kit: 3 blister strips containing 19 capsules (0mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg strengths) and one RS01 Model 7 Inhaler device.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to mannitol or gelatin; conditions compromised by induced bronchospasm/repeated spirometry (aortic/cerebral aneurysm, uncontrolled hypertension, MI, or CVA).
Warnings and precautions
Risk of severe bronchospasm. Use only under supervision of trained professionals. Not for patients with clinically apparent asthma or very low baseline FEV1 (<70% predicted).
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code V04CX OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS. 9 of 50 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYSVIEW | 100 MG | KIT ; POWDER FOR SOLUTION | PHOTOCURE ASA | MARKETED | DIN 02436639 |
| FLUORESCITE | 10 % | SOLUTION | ALCON CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 00505005 |
| METHACHOLINE OMEGA | 1600 MG | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | MARKETED | DIN 02263912 |
| PATENT BLUE SODIUM INJECTION | 50 MG / 2 ML | SOLUTION | GUERBET | MARKETED | DIN 00405396 |
| PRE-PEN | 0.000060 M | SOLUTION | ALK-ABELLO INC | MARKETED | DIN 00328693 |
| PROVOCHOLINE | 100 MG | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | METHAPHARM INC | MARKETED | DIN 02239656 |
| PROVOCHOLINE | 1280 MG | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | METHAPHARM INC | MARKETED | DIN 02243834 |
| PROVOCHOLINE | 1600 MG | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | METHAPHARM INC | MARKETED | DIN 02288826 |
| DENTI-CARE DISCLOSING SOLUTION | 2 % | LIQUID | AMD MEDICOM INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02239704 |
| ENLON 10MG/ML | 10 MG | LIQUID | BAXTER CORPORATION | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02188848 |
Who else supplies OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS appears in 8 registered pack listings across 2 markets, published on 2 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.