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Permanently Discontinued

DOXEPIN

AA PHARMA 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 DOXEPIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DOXEPIN 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 14, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DOXEPIN 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 strength10MG
Last updated2019-01-14

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

TRIADAPIN CAP 10MG

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 00842745

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-DOXEPIN - CAP 10MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

10MG · DIN 02140071

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SINEQUAN

AA PHARMA INC

100MG · DIN 00326925

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-DOXEPIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 01913425

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SINEQUAN CAP 150MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

150MG · DIN 00584274

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRIADAPIN CAP 50MG

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

50MG · DIN 00842761

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

02049996

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOXEPIN

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Shortage History