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Permanently Discontinued

LITHANE

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA 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 LITHANE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LITHANE 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 22, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LITHANE 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 file2 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength300MG
Report last updated2026-09-22
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

LITHMAX

AA PHARMA INC

300MG · DIN 02266695

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-LITHIUM CARBONATE

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02242837

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.

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00406775

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LITHIUM CARBONATE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History