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Permanently Discontinued

RATIO-TAMSULOSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 RATIO-TAMSULOSIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RATIO-TAMSULOSIN 0.4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RATIO-TAMSULOSIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength0.4MG
Report last updated2018-10-19
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

SANDOZ TAMSULOSIN CR

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02340208

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-TAMSULOSIN CR

APOTEX INC

0.4MG · DIN 02362406

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TAMSULOSIN CR

PRO DOC LIMITEE

0.4MG · DIN 02413612

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-TAMSULOSIN CR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.4MG · DIN 02368242

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-TAMSULOSIN CR

AURO PHARMA INC

0.4MG · DIN 02545179

Same strengthDifferent 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

02294265

Strength

0.4MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

See all TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History