DILANTIN-30 SUSPENSION
BGP PHARMA ULC
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 DILANTIN-30 SUSPENSION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DILANTIN-30 SUSPENSION 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 19, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DILANTIN-30 SUSPENSION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
DILANTIN
BGP PHARMA ULC
NOVO-PHENYTOIN CAP 100MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
DILANTIN INFATABS
BGP PHARMA ULC
TARO-PHENYTOIN
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DILANTIN INJ 50MG/ML
PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.
PHENYTOIN SOIDUM INJECTION USP
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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
00023442
Strength
30MG
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from BGP PHARMA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.