Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
No shortage on file

MEZAVANT

TAKEDA CANADA INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of MEZAVANT in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of MEZAVANT 1.2G reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Guide

Mezavant Shortage in Canada: Current Status

Is Mezavant (mesalamine 1.2g) still in shortage in Canada? Its 2026 shortage was marked resolved on August 5 — live status, why you shouldn't stretch out doses, and what to do if your pharmacy is low.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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-5 ASA

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

400MG · DIN 02171929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCTASA

TILLOTTS PHARMA AG

1600MG · DIN 02529610

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENTASA

FERRING INC

1G · DIN 02153564

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MEZERA

AVIR PHARMA INC.

1G · DIN 02474018

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ZDS-MESALAMINE SUPPOSITORIES

ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED

1000MG · DIN 02562367

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DIN

02297558

Strength

1.2G

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED AND EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MESALAZINE

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Shortage History