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Permanently Discontinued

ALLERNIX

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 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALLERNIX 25MG 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 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 · 4 same form & route
Affected strength25MG
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

BENADRYL ALLERGY

KENVUE CANADA INC.

25MG · DIN 02017849

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALLERGY FORMULA CAPLETS

PERRIGO INTERNATIONAL

25MG · DIN 02141728

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PDP-DIPHENHYDRAMINE

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

25MG · DIN 00757683

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EXTRA STRENGTH NYTOL TAB 50MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 00583332

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NYTOL EXTRA STRENGTH SLEEP AID CAPLET 50MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 01934414

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PDP-DIPHENHYDRAMINE EXTRA STRENGTH/ EXTRA FORT

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 00757691

Different strengthDifferent 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

02097583

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History