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

NOVO-PROFEN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 NOVO-PROFEN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOVO-PROFEN 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOVO-PROFEN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2019-04-11

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

ADVIL TABLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933558

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEDIPREN TAB 200MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

200MG · DIN 00846325

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADVIL CAPLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933531

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN IB CAPLET/TAB 200MG

UPJOHN CONSUMER PRODUCTS COMPANY

200MG · DIN 00846481

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN IB CAPLETS 200MG

UPJOHN CONSUMER PRODUCTS COMPANY

200MG · DIN 01994352

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IBUPROFEN TAB 200MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

200MG · DIN 00636517

Same 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

00629324

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN

See all IBUPROFEN products →

Shortage History