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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?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength25MG
Report last updated2018-09-24
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.

Other Products

MINT-RANITIDINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

150MG · DIN 02526379

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MAR-RANITIDINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

150MG · DIN 02443708

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACID REDUCER WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02293471

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

See all RANITIDINE products →

Shortage History