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Permanently Discontinued

MODULON

APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

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 MODULON discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MODULON 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 1, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2019-02-01

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

MINT-TRIMEBUTINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

200MG · DIN 02538210

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MODULON TAB 100MG

AXCAN PHARMA INC

100MG · DIN 00587869

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MODULON INJ 50MG/5ML

AXCAN PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 00587850

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

00803499

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TRIMEBUTINE MALEATE

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Shortage History

Other Products from APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.