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Permanently Discontinued

STATEX SYRUP 1MG/ML

PALADIN LABS 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 STATEX SYRUP 1MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STATEX SYRUP 1MG/ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 5, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STATEX SYRUP 1MG/ML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1MG
Last updated2019-07-05

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

MORPHINE SULFATE INJ 1MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 01980696

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STATEX

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

5MG · DIN 00594652

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MS.IR

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02014211

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MS CONTIN

PURDUE PHARMA

60MG · DIN 02014300

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-ESLON

ETHYPHARM INC

30MG · DIN 02019949

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M.O.S. SULPHATE 50MG TAB

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

50MG · DIN 02009706

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

00591467

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

See all MORPHINE SULFATE products →

Shortage History