SINEMET
ORGANON CANADA 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 SINEMET discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SINEMET 250MG 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 29, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SINEMET not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
00328219
Strength
250MG 25MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LEVODOPA CARBIDOPA
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Shortage History
Other Products from ORGANON CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MCG · DIN 02243596
200MCG · DIN 02243595
100MCG · DIN 02438690
DIN 00028096
DIN 00263818
DIN 00821373
DIN 00502790
25MG · DIN 02182815
50MG · DIN 02182874
100MG · DIN 02182882
0.05% · DIN 00629367
DIN 00578436