Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PMS-PAROXETINE

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-PAROXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-PAROXETINE 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-PAROXETINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength30MG
Report last updated2021-10-27
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.

Closest Matches

APO-PAROXETINE

APOTEX INC

30MG · DIN 02240909

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-PAROXETINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

30MG · DIN 02248915

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-PAROXETINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

30MG · DIN 02421399

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-PAROXETINE

AURO PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 02383292

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-PAROXETINE

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

30MG · DIN 02248561

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-PAROXETINE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

30MG · DIN 02467429

Same 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

02247752

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PAROXETINE

See all PAROXETINE products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History