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

PMS-PROPAFENONE

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-PROPAFENONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-PROPAFENONE 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 21, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength150MG
Last updated2018-02-21

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

PROPAFENONE-150

PRO DOC LIMITEE

150MG · DIN 02243783

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-PROPAFENONE

NU-PHARM INC

150MG · DIN 02249480

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-PROPAFENONE

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02243324

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-PROPAFENONE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

150MG · DIN 02457172

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

RYTHMOL

BGP PHARMA ULC

300MG · DIN 00603716

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-PROPAFENONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 02243728

Different 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

02294559

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE

See all PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History