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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-FUROSEMIDE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-FUROSEMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-FUROSEMIDE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 12, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2017-10-12

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.

Closest Matches

PRO-FUROSEMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 00496723

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FUROSIDE TAB 20MG

ICN CANADA LTD.

20MG · DIN 00353612

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LASIX TAB 20MG

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 01987739

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LASIX PARENTERAL INJ

HOECHST CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00217743

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

LASIX TAB 80MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

80MG · DIN 00397687

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FUROSEMIDE 40MG TAB

DUCHESNAY INC

40MG · DIN 00431052

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

02247493

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FUROSEMIDE

See all FUROSEMIDE products →

Shortage History