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

MANDELAMINE

ERFA CANADA 2012 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 MANDELAMINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MANDELAMINE 500 mg has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 7, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MANDELAMINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength500 mg
Last updated2019-11-07

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

00499013

Strength

500 mg

Dosage Form

tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

Methenamine Mandelate

See all Methenamine Mandelate products →

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