PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
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 PENTOXIFYLLINE SR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PENTOXIFYLLINE SR 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 27, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PENTOXIFYLLINE 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
TRENTAL TAB 400MG
HOECHST CANADA INC.
TRENTAL SRT 400MG
HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.
TRENTAL
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
RATIO-PENTOXIFYLLINE
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NU-PENTOXIFYLLINE-SR 400 MG
Extended-ReleaseNU-PHARM 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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02230090
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from AA PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
10MG · DIN 02420333
DIN 00784400
DIN 02248764
DIN 02248763
50MG · DIN 02458748
200MG · DIN 02458756
25MG · DIN 02248034
100MG · DIN 02248035
30MG · DIN 00771376
60MG · DIN 00771384
67MG · DIN 02243180
200MG · DIN 02239864