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Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-CITALOPRAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-CITALOPRAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-CITALOPRAM 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 4, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-CITALOPRAM 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 strength20MG
Last updated2018-07-04

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

ESCITALOPRAM

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02429047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-ESCITALOPRAM

MANTRA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02467399

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-CITALOPRAM

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

20MG · DIN 02251558

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CITALOPRAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02284847

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CELEXA 40 MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02239608

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ESCITALOPRAM

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

5MG · DIN 02428822

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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

02246594

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CITALOPRAM

See all CITALOPRAM products →

Shortage History