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

PMS-NAPROXEN EC

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-NAPROXEN EC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-NAPROXEN EC 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-NAPROXEN EC 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 strength500MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

NAPROSYN E TAB 500MG

SYNTEX INC.

500MG · DIN 01937332

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NAPROSYN SUP 500MG

SYNTEX INC.

500MG · DIN 00531022

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

RATIO-NAPROXEN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00615331

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROSYN 375MG

SYNTEX INC.

375MG · DIN 00583367

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SYNFLEX TAB 275MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

275MG · DIN 00675369

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ANAPROX

SYNTEX INC.

275MG · DIN 00491772

Different 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

02294710

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NAPROXEN

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Shortage History