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Permanently Discontinued

NITROL

PALADIN LABS 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 NITROL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NITROL 2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 26, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NITROL 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%
Last updated2018-07-26

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

MINITRAN

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

0.2MG · DIN 02162806

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

GLONOINUM DROPS 4CH-30CH

DOLISOS LABORATOIRES S.A.

2CH · DIN 00667692

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NITROGARD-SR TAB 1MG

Extended-Release

ASTRA PHARMA INC.

1MG · DIN 00749362

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NITROSTAT

BGP PHARMA ULC

0.3MG · DIN 00037613

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NITRO-DUR 0.8

USPHARMA LTD

0.8MG · DIN 02011271

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TRIDIL INJECTION 5MG/ML

DUPONT PHARMA INC.

5MG · DIN 01913921

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

01926454

Strength

2%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

NITROGLYCERIN

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Shortage History