DICLOFENAC-SR
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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 DICLOFENAC-SR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DICLOFENAC-SR 75MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 12, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DICLOFENAC-SR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Closest Matches
RIVA-DICLOFENAC 75MG SR TABLETS
Extended-ReleaseLABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Products
DICLOFENAC ECT 25MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
VOLTAREN TAB 25MG
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
PRO-DICLOFENAC
PRO DOC LIMITEE
NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 25MG
NU-PHARM INC
TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02224119
Strength
75MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02164426
100MG · DIN 02164396
200MG · DIN 02164418
325MG · DIN 00382752
500MG · DIN 00386626
70MG · DIN 02303078
10MG · DIN 02414759
100MG · DIN 00555681
200MG · DIN 02130157
300MG · DIN 00555703
12.5MG · DIN 02424029
DIN 00870943