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Permanently Discontinued

PROPYL-THYRACIL

PALADIN LABS INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is PROPYL-THYRACIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PROPYL-THYRACIL 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 21, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PROPYL-THYRACIL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2022-06-21

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

PMS-PROPYLTHIOURACIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 02245833

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PROPYLTHIOURACIL

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 02357933

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HALYCIL

HALEWOOD CHEMICALS LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02521059

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PROPYLTHIOURACIL TABLETS

PHEBRA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 02523019

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00010219

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PROPYLTHIOURACIL

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Shortage History