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.
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.
GLONOINUM DROPS 4CH-30CH
DOLISOS LABORATOIRES S.A.
NITROGARD-SR TAB 1MG
Extended-ReleaseASTRA PHARMA INC.
NITROSTAT
BGP PHARMA ULC
NITRO-DUR 0.8
USPHARMA LTD
TRIDIL INJECTION 5MG/ML
DUPONT PHARMA 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
01926454
Strength
2%
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
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