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

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML

OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD

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 AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 14, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2018-06-14

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

AMINOPHYLLINE INJECTION 50MG/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

50MG · DIN 00497207

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

AMINOPHYLLINE TAB 100MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

97.5MG · DIN 00178497

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PHYLLOCONTIN-350

PURDUE PHARMA

350MG · DIN 02014289

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

AMINOPHYLLINE TAB 0.1GM

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00014923

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

JAA AMINOPHYLLINE TAB 100MG

JAAPHARM CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00868450

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PHYLLOCONTIN

PURDUE PHARMA

225MG · DIN 02014270

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

00582654

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

AMINOPHYLLINE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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