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?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2021-10-27
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

TEVA-NAPROXEN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00589861

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-NAPROXEN EC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02310953

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ANAPROX DS

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

550MG · DIN 02162717

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROXEN-NA

PRO DOC LIMITEE

275MG · DIN 00887056

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NAPROXEN-NA DF

PRO DOC LIMITEE

550MG · DIN 02153386

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PEDIAPHARM NAPROXEN SUSPENSION

MEDEXUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

25MG · DIN 02162431

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