Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

TEGRETOL CHEWTABS 100 MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TEGRETOL CHEWTABS 100 MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEGRETOL CHEWTABS 100 MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEGRETOL CHEWTABS 100 MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2017-09-27

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.

Closest Matches

SANDOZ-CARBAMAZEPINE CHEWTABS

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02261855

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

200MG · DIN 00667110

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEGRETOL

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00010405

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEGRETOL CR

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00773611

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG

NU-PHARM INC

200MG · DIN 02042568

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CARBAMAZEPINE 200 TAB 200MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

200MG · DIN 00578460

Different strengthDifferent 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

00369810

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (CHEWABLE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

See all CARBAMAZEPINE products →

Shortage History