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Permanently Discontinued

LECTOPAM TAB 6MG

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

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 LECTOPAM TAB 6MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LECTOPAM TAB 6MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 3, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LECTOPAM TAB 6MG 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 strength6MG
Last updated2018-04-03

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

BROMAZEPAM

APOTEX INC

6MG · DIN 02171872

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-BROMAZEPAM - TAB 6MG

GENPHARM ULC

6MG · DIN 02192721

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-BROMAZEPAM 6MG TABLETS

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

6MG · DIN 02167824

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-BROMAZEPAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

6MG · DIN 02230585

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENTA-BROMAZEPAM TABLETS

PENTAPHARM LTD.

6MG · DIN 02232558

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-BROMAZEPAM 6 MG

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

6MG · DIN 02242153

Same 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.

DIN

00518131

Strength

6MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BROMAZEPAM

See all BROMAZEPAM products →

Shortage History