ISDN
AA PHARMA 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 ISDN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ISDN 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 11, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ISDN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
ISOSORBIDE-5 TAB 5MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
ISORDIL SUBLINGUAL TAB 5MG
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CORONEX 5MG SUBLINGUAL TABLETS
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ISORDIL SUBLINGUAL TABLETS 5MG
WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.
Other Products
NOVO-SORBIDE TAB 30MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
NOVO-SORBIDE TAB 10MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
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
00670944
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
SUBLINGUAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from AA PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
10MG · DIN 02420333
DIN 00784400
DIN 02248764
DIN 02248763
50MG · DIN 02458748
200MG · DIN 02458756
25MG · DIN 02248034
100MG · DIN 02248035
30MG · DIN 00771376
60MG · DIN 00771384
67MG · DIN 02243180
200MG · DIN 02239864