Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 26, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength25MG

Report last updated2024-01-26

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

PMS-DICLOFENAC

PHARMASCIENCE INC

25MG · DIN 02302616

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VOLTAREN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00632724

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TARO-DICLOFENAC

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

1.5% · DIN 02420988

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JAMP DICLOFENAC TOPICAL SOLUTION

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

1.5% · DIN 02472309

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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DICLOFENAC

PHARMA STULLN INC.

0.1% · DIN 02475065

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

00808539

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2024-01-26

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2020-07-10

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163