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Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-RANITIDINE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-RANITIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-RANITIDINE 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-RANITIDINE 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 file3 products
Affected strength150MG
Report last updated2017-04-13
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.

Closest Matches

MINT-RANITIDINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

150MG · DIN 02526379

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-RANITIDINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

150MG · DIN 02443708

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACID REDUCER WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02293471

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

02207761

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History