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Permanently Discontinued

CARDURA-4 TAB 4MG

PFIZER CANADA 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 CARDURA-4 TAB 4MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CARDURA-4 TAB 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CARDURA-4 TAB 4MG 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 strength4MG
Last updated2018-12-19

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

MYLAN-DOXAZOSIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

1MG · DIN 02240498

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-DOXAZOSIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02243215

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-DOXAZOSIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

2MG · DIN 02246333

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DOXAZOSIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 02244528

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DOXAZOSIN

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02240589

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DOXAZOSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02242728

Different strengthSame 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

01958119

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOXAZOSIN

See all DOXAZOSIN products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History