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 fileNone found

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

⚠ 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.

Vitamin A acid

Vitamin A acid: The dosage of tretinoin is out of specification in the affected batch.

Type II2024-12-12

Moderate health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

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

2020-08-04

Shortage Avoided

Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.

Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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

AZITHROMYCIN FOR INJECTION, USP

500MG · DIN 02385473

333MG · DIN 02293269

40MG · DIN 02257963

10MG · DIN 02257955

DIN 02388138

DIN 02388146