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Permanently Discontinued

RATIO-NYSTATIN

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 RATIO-NYSTATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RATIO-NYSTATIN 100000UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RATIO-NYSTATIN 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
Affected strength100000UNIT
Last updated2020-02-13

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

MYCOSTATIN CRM 100000UNIT/GM

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

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Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NADOSTINE CRM 100000IU/GM

LAB NADEAU LTÉE, DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.

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Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NILSTAT TOP CRM 100000UNIT/GM

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

100000UNIT · DIN 00449792

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NILSTAT ORAL DPS 100000IU/ML

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Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NADOSTINE SUS 100000IU/ML

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Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NADOSTINE TAB 100000UNIT

LAB NADEAU LTÉE, DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.

100000UNIT · DIN 00270091

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02194236

Strength

100000UNIT

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

NYSTATIN

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Shortage History