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Permanently Discontinued

MEFENAMIC

AA PHARMA 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 MEFENAMIC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MEFENAMIC 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 9, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MEFENAMIC 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 file5 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2017-04-09

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

NOVO-MEFENAMIC CAPSULES 250MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02239836

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEFENAMIC ACID

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02229569

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEFENAMIC-250

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 02230408

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-MEFENAMIC ACID

DOMINION PHARMACAL

250MG · DIN 02237826

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-MEFENAMIC ACID

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 02231208

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

02229452

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MEFENAMIC ACID

See all MEFENAMIC ACID products →

Shortage History