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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-NAPROXEN SODIUM DS

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-NAPROXEN SODIUM DS discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-NAPROXEN SODIUM DS 550MG 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-NAPROXEN SODIUM DS 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 strength550MG
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

ANAPROX DS TAB 550MG

SYNTEX INC.

550MG · DIN 00869031

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SYNFLEX DS TAB 550MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

550MG · DIN 01900897

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROXEN-NA DF

PRO DOC LIMITEE

550MG · DIN 02153386

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ANAPROX DS

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

550MG · DIN 02162717

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-NAPROXEN SODIUM DS

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

550MG · DIN 02240828

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SYNFLEX TAB 275MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

275MG · DIN 00675369

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

02026600

Strength

550MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NAPROXEN SODIUM

See all NAPROXEN SODIUM products →

Shortage History