MINOCYCLINE
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 MINOCYCLINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINOCYCLINE 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 5, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MINOCYCLINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
MINOCIN CAP 50MG
LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.
TEVA-MINOCYCLINE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
RIVA-MINOCYCLINE 50 MG
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
NU-MINOCYCLINE
NU-PHARM INC
SPC-MINOCYCLINE
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Products
RATIO-MINOCYCLINE
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02084090
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Business reasons
Other Products from AA PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
10MG · DIN 02420333
DIN 00784400
DIN 02248764
DIN 02248763
25MG · DIN 02248034
50MG · DIN 02458748
100MG · DIN 02248035
200MG · DIN 02458756
60MG · DIN 00771384
30MG · DIN 00771376
67MG · DIN 02243180
200MG · DIN 02239864