Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

ORCIPRENALINE

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 ORCIPRENALINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ORCIPRENALINE 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 11, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ORCIPRENALINE 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 strength2MG
Last updated2020-03-11

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

TANTA ORCIPRENALINE SYRUP - SYR 2MG/ML

TANTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

2MG · DIN 02192675

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-ORCIPRENALINE SYRUP 2MG/ML

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02152568

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ORCIPRENALINE

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02236565

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ALUPENT AER

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

.75MG · DIN 00254134

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALUPENT SYR 10MG/5.0ML

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

10MG · DIN 00249920

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALUPENT TAB 20MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

20MG · DIN 00003891

Different strengthDifferent 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

02236783

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ORCIPRENALINE SULFATE

See all ORCIPRENALINE SULFATE products →

Shortage History