FOLIC ACID INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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 FOLIC ACID INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FOLIC ACID INJECTION USP 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 28, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is FOLIC ACID INJECTION USP 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.
Other Products
FOLIC ACID TAB 5MG
KRIPPS PHARMACY LTD.
NOVO-FOLACID 5MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
FOLIC ACID CTR SRT 800MCG
BIOENERGY 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
00816086
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495910
DIN 02495937
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759