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

PEDIACEL

SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED

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 PEDIACEL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PEDIACEL 5MCG 20MCG 30MCG 10MCG 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 15LF 20MCG 3MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 11, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PEDIACEL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength5MCG 20MCG 30MCG 10MCG 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 15LF 20MCG 3MCG
Last updated2024-11-11

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

02243167

Strength

5MCG 20MCG 30MCG 10MCG 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 15LF 20MCG 3MCG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

FIMBRIAE FILAMENTOUS HAEMAGGLUTININ TETANUS PROTEIN HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B-PRP INACTIVATED POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE TETANUS TOXOID DIPHTHERIA TOXOID PERTUSSIS TOXOID PERTACTIN

Shortage History