Permanently Discontinued

BIO-FUROSEMIDE

BIOMED PHARMA

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 BIO-FUROSEMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-FUROSEMIDE 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BIO-FUROSEMIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route

Affected strength40MG

Report last updated2017-10-05

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PRO-FUROSEMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 00496723

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LASIX ORAL SOLUTION

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02224720

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LASIX SPECIAL

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02224755

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-FUROSEMIDE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

20MG · DIN 02466759

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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FUROSEMIDE INJ USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 00527033

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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FUROSEMIDE INJECTION SDZ

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02382539

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02247372

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FUROSEMIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Other Products from BIOMED PHARMA

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

10MG · DIN 02247166

25MG · DIN 02247167

50MG · DIN 02247168

5MG · DIN 02392135

2.5MG · DIN 02392127

10MG · DIN 02392143