MINOCYCLINE-50
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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-50 discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINOCYCLINE-50 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MINOCYCLINE-50 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
02153394
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02164426
100MG · DIN 02164396
200MG · DIN 02164418
325MG · DIN 00382752
500MG · DIN 00386626
70MG · DIN 02303078
10MG · DIN 02414759
100MG · DIN 00555681
200MG · DIN 02130157
300MG · DIN 00555703
12.5MG · DIN 02424029
DIN 00870943