IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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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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
ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG
ALTIMED PHARMA INC.
Other Products
IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG
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ADVIL TABLETS
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MOTRIN TABLETS 600MG
MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC
ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG
ALTIMED PHARMA INC.
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
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02164426
100MG · DIN 02164396
200MG · DIN 02164418
325MG · DIN 00382752
500MG · DIN 00386626
70MG · DIN 02303078
10MG · DIN 02414759
100MG · DIN 00555681
200MG · DIN 02130157
300MG · DIN 00555703
12.5MG · DIN 02424029
DIN 00870943