Permanently Discontinued

PMS-RANITIDINE 150 MG

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-RANITIDINE 150 MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-RANITIDINE 150 MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 6, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-RANITIDINE 150 MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products

Affected strength150MG

Report last updated2022-12-06

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

MINT-RANITIDINE

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150MG · DIN 02526379

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MAR-RANITIDINE

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150MG · DIN 02443708

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MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACID REDUCER WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02293471

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

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DIN

02242453

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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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

2022-12-06

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2021-03-11

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

AC&C TABLETS

DIN 02303299

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DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

650MG · DIN 02527901