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

SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 13, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength100MG
Report last updated2025-11-13
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

02243559

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ORPHENADRINE CITRATE

See all ORPHENADRINE CITRATE products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History