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

LIORESAL D.S. TAB 20MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 LIORESAL D.S. TAB 20MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIORESAL D.S. TAB 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 24, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LIORESAL D.S. TAB 20MG 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 strength20MG
Last updated2020-02-24

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

PMS-BACLOFEN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02063743

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-BACLOFEN-TAB 20MG

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02138298

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED BACLOFEN TAB 20MG

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02084457

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-BACLOFEN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02152592

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-BACLOFEN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02088401

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-BACLOFEN

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02139391

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

00636576

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BACLOFEN

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Shortage History