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Permanently Discontinued

ASACOL 800

ALLERGAN 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 ASACOL 800 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ASACOL 800 800MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 28, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ASACOL 800 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 · 1 same form & route
Affected strength800MG
Report last updated2021-01-28
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

PENTASA

FERRING INC

500MG · DIN 02099683

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-5 ASA

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

400MG · DIN 02171929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEZAVANT

TAKEDA CANADA INC

1.2G · DIN 02297558

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCTASA

TILLOTTS PHARMA AG

1600MG · DIN 02529610

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SALOFALK

ABBVIE CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02112760

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MEZERA

AVIR PHARMA INC.

1G · DIN 02474018

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02267217

Strength

800MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MESALAZINE

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Shortage History