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

EXTRA STRENGTH CONTAC COMPLETE COUGH, COLD & FLU

VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

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 EXTRA STRENGTH CONTAC COMPLETE COUGH, COLD & FLU discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EXTRA STRENGTH CONTAC COMPLETE COUGH, COLD & FLU 15MG 5MG 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 16, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength15MG 5MG 500MG
Last updated2018-03-16

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

02276224

Strength

15MG 5MG 500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History