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Permanently Discontinued

RIVA-RANITIDINE 300

LABORATOIRE RIVA 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 RIVA-RANITIDINE 300 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RIVA-RANITIDINE 300 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 14, 2019). 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 strength300MG
Last updated2019-09-14

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

ZANTAC TAB 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00641790

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-RANIT TAB 300MG

NU-PHARM INC

300MG · DIN 00865745

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZANTAC-C CAP 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00849448

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-RANITIDINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 00828823

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC-C CAP 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00849421

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC TAB 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00553379

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

02247815

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

See all RANITIDINE products →

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