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

ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH

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 ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH 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 · 5 same form & route
Affected strength50MG
Report last updated2025-05-28
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

EXTRA STRENGTH NYTOL TAB 50MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 00583332

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

UNISOM

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

50MG · DIN 01946986

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NYTOL EXTRA STRENGTH SLEEP AID CAPLET 50MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 01934414

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SLEEP-EZE EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 02229959

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DORMIPHEN EXTRA-FORT COMPRIME

LABORATOIRE LALCO INC.

50MG · DIN 02237789

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 00596612

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02097575

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History