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Permanently Discontinued

STATEX TABLET 25MG

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 TABLET 25MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STATEX TABLET 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STATEX TABLET 25MG 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 strength25MG
Last updated2022-04-02

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 HP 25 - 25MG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

25MG · DIN 00676411

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STATEX

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

5MG · DIN 00594652

Different strengthSame 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 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

00594636

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

See all MORPHINE SULFATE 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