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No shortage on file

VITAMIN C

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of VITAMIN C in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of VITAMIN C 500MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products

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.

Other Products

VITAMIN C TAB 500MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

500MG · DIN 00179574

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CHEWABLE VITAMIN C WAFERS 500MG

PHARMAVITE LLC

500MG · DIN 00723134

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ASCORBIC ACID TAB 500MG

BIONATAL DRUG CO

500MG · DIN 00332682

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

HY C 3000 ANATABS

ANABOLIC LABORATORIES INC.

750MG · DIN 00237396

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

VITAMIN C CAP 1000MG

RHEINGOLD FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

1G · DIN 00650811

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

VITAMIN C CRYSTALS 5GM/5ML

NUTRISTAR HEALTH PRODUCTS (1987) INC.

5G · DIN 00584053

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02245214

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

ASCORBIC ACID

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History