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Permanently Discontinued

ZANTAC

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 ZANTAC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZANTAC 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 24, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ZANTAC 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 strength25MG
Last updated2018-09-24

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

ZANTAC

GLAXO CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00603791

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC ORAL SOLUTION 15MG/ML

GLAXO CANADA INC

15MG · DIN 00782386

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

RATIO-RANITIDINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 00828823

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC-C CAP 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00849421

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC-C CAP 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00849448

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC TAB 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00553379

Different 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

02212366

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

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Shortage History