ARISTOSPAN
VALEO PHARMA 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 ARISTOSPAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ARISTOSPAN has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 5, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ARISTOSPAN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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.
Other Products
ARISTOSPAN SUS 20MG/ML
LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.
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
02194155
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from VALEO PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.