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

IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG

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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 IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 8, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG 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 strength400MG
Last updated2017-05-08

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

MOTRIN TABLETS 400MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

400MG · DIN 00364142

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

400MG · DIN 00606219

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

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300MG · DIN 00636525

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADVIL TABLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933558

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN TABLETS 600MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

600MG · DIN 00484911

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

300MG · DIN 00606200

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

00636533

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History