Permanently Discontinued

PMS-KETOPROFEN E-50 - ECT 50MG

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-KETOPROFEN E-50 - ECT 50MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-KETOPROFEN E-50 - ECT 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 16, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-KETOPROFEN E-50 - ECT 50MG 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 file2 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength50MG

Report last updated2021-11-16

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

KETOPROFEN SR

Extended-Release

AA PHARMA INC

200MG · DIN 02172577

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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KETOPROFEN-E

AA PHARMA INC

100MG · DIN 00842664

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02150816

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

KETOPROFEN

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2021-11-16

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

AC&C TABLETS

DIN 02303299

ACET CODEINE 30

DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

650MG · DIN 02527901