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Permanently Discontinued

APO-TIAPROFENIC TABLETS -300MG

APOTEX 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 APO-TIAPROFENIC TABLETS -300MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TIAPROFENIC TABLETS -300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TIAPROFENIC TABLETS -300MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength300MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

SURGAM TAB 300MG

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

300MG · DIN 00589934

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALBERT TIAFEN TAB 300MG

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

300MG · DIN 01924621

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TIAPROFENIC-300 - TAB

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 02145014

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-TIAPROFENIC - TAB 300MG

NU-PHARM INC

300MG · DIN 02146886

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-TIAPROFENIC

DOMINION PHARMACAL

300MG · DIN 02231060

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SURGAM

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 02221950

Same 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

02136120

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TIAPROFENIC ACID

See all TIAPROFENIC ACID products →

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History