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Permanently Discontinued

METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA

OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD

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 METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 10, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA 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 strength5MG
Last updated2021-03-10

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

REGLAN INJ 5MG/ML

AYERST LABORATORIES

5MG · DIN 01913263

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02185431

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REGLAN INJECTABLE LIQ 5MG/ML

WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02043556

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HS

BIONICHE PHARMA (CANADA) LTD

5MG · DIN 02197480

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MAXERAN 5MG TAB

LABS NORDIC LABORATORIES INC. - SUBSIDARY OF M.M.D.C.

5MG · DIN 00572268

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

METOCLOPRAMIDE TAB 5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

5MG · DIN 00871001

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02243563

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History