ASACOL
ALLERGAN 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 ASACOL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ASACOL 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 31, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ASACOL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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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.
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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
01997580
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from ALLERGAN INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2% · DIN 02241407
5MG · DIN 02245972
2.5MG · DIN 02239653
800MG · DIN 02267217
0.5% · DIN 00637661
0.25% · DIN 00751286
400MG · DIN 02083523
DIN 00307246
5MG · DIN 02408163
DIN 00353027
0.03% · DIN 02245860
100MG · DIN 02063662