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Permanently Discontinued

ACID REDUCER

APOTEX 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 ACID REDUCER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACID REDUCER 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 4, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACID REDUCER 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 file3 products
Affected strength150MG
Report last updated2019-01-04
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.

Closest Matches

MAXIMUM STRENGTH ACID REDUCER WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02293471

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MAR-RANITIDINE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

300MG · DIN 02443716

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-RANITIDINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

300MG · DIN 02526387

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

02296160

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

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Shortage History