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Permanently Discontinued

PAL-TIZANIDINE

PALADIN LABS 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 PAL-TIZANIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PAL-TIZANIDINE 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength4MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

MYLAN-TIZANIDINE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

4MG · DIN 02272059

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-TIZANIDINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02536765

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-TIZANIDINE

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02259885

Different 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

02239170

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TIZANIDINE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History