Permanently Discontinued

PMS-SULFASALAZINE-E.C. TAB 500MG

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-SULFASALAZINE-E.C. TAB 500MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-SULFASALAZINE-E.C. TAB 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 1, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-SULFASALAZINE-E.C. TAB 500MG 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 strength500MG

Last updated2021-03-01

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

S.A.S. ENTERIC 500MG

ICN CANADA LTD.

500MG · DIN 00445126

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-SULFASALAZINE EN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00685925

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SALAZOPYRIN EN-TABS 500 MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

500MG · DIN 02064472

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ORB-SULFASALAZINE EC

ORBUS PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02246803

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

RATIO-SULFASALAZINE TAB 500MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00685933

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SAS TAB 500MG

ICN CANADA LTD.

500MG · DIN 00263869

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00598488

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SULFASALAZINE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2021-03-01

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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