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Permanently Discontinued

RAN-CITALO

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-CITALO discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-CITALO 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 29, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-CITALO 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
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2019-03-29

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

CELEXA 40 MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02239608

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CITALOPRAM

PHARMAPAR INC

40MG · DIN 02440253

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CITALOPRAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

40MG · DIN 02248011

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CITALOPRAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

40MG · DIN 02252120

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RAN-CITALOPRAM

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

40MG · DIN 02268019

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT CITALOPRAM

SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02248051

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

02285630

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CITALOPRAM

See all CITALOPRAM products →

Shortage History