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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-MINOCYCLINE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-MINOCYCLINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-MINOCYCLINE 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 17, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-MINOCYCLINE 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 strength100MG
Last updated2020-06-17

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

RATIO-MINOCYCLINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

100MG · DIN 01914146

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINOCIN CAP 100MG

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00014591

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINOCIN

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

100MG · DIN 02173506

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-MINOCYCLINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02239239

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ MINOCYCLINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02237314

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-MINOCYCLINE CAPSULES

DOMINION PHARMACAL

100MG · DIN 02239668

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

02294427

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MINOCYCLINE

See all MINOCYCLINE products →

Shortage History