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Permanently Discontinued

PANECTYL

SEARCHLIGHT 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 PANECTYL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PANECTYL 2.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 1, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PANECTYL 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 strength2.5MG
Last updated2024-10-01

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.

Other Products

PANECTYL 2.5 LIQ 2.5MG/5ML

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

2.5MG · DIN 01926446

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOZINAN

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 01927663

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOV MEPRAZINE TAB 50MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

50MG · DIN 01964933

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PANECTYL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 01926292

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO MEPRAZINE TAB 25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

25MG · DIN 01964925

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO MEPRAZINE TAB 5MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

5MG · DIN 01964909

Different strengthDifferent 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

01926306

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TRIMEPRAZINE

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Shortage History