ORTHO 7/7/7 TABLETS (28 DAY)
JANSSEN 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 ORTHO 7/7/7 TABLETS (28 DAY) discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ORTHO 7/7/7 TABLETS (28 DAY) 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.5MG 0.75MG 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 2, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ORTHO 7/7/7 TABLETS (28 DAY) not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
00602965
Strength
0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.5MG 0.75MG 1MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL NORETHINDRONE
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Shortage History
Other Products from JANSSEN INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02538563
DIN 02538555
4MG · DIN 02493225
3MG · DIN 02493217
5MG · DIN 02493233
0.5MG · DIN 02397447
1.5MG · DIN 02397455
18MG · DIN 02247732
54MG · DIN 02247734
27MG · DIN 02250241
36MG · DIN 02247733
400MG · DIN 02455978