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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-FAMOTIDINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-FAMOTIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-FAMOTIDINE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-FAMOTIDINE 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 strength20MG
Last updated2019-04-11

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

PEPCID TAB 20MG

MERCK CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 00710121

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-FAMOTIDINE TAB 20MG

NU-PHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02024195

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENTA-FAMOTIDINE

PENTAPHARM LTD.

20MG · DIN 02238342

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RHOXAL-FAMOTIDINE

RHOXALPHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02240622

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FAMOTIDINE-20

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02241372

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PEPCID TAB 40MG

MERCK CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 00710113

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

02022133

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FAMOTIDINE

See all FAMOTIDINE products →

Shortage History