Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

DANTRIUM CAPSULES

PAR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES

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 DANTRIUM CAPSULES discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DANTRIUM CAPSULES 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 14, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DANTRIUM CAPSULES 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 file3 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2017-06-14

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.

Closest Matches

DANTRIUM CAP 100MG

NORWICH EATON CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00452521

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DANTRIUM CAPSULES

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

25MG · DIN 01997602

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DANTRIUM CAP 25MG

NORWICH EATON CANADA INC.

25MG · DIN 00452513

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

01997653

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DANTROLENE SODIUM

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Shortage History