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Permanently Discontinued

RAN-PANTOPRAZOLE

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-PANTOPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-PANTOPRAZOLE has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 29, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-PANTOPRAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Last updated2019-03-29

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

PANTO-BYK

NYCOMED GMBH

40MG · DIN 02224151

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

VAN-PANTOPRAZOLE

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02428164

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PANTOLOC

TAKEDA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02229453

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PANTOPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02428172

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

RATIO-PANTOPRAZOLE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

20MG · DIN 02308681

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

DOM-PANTOPRAZOLE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

40MG · DIN 02310007

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02305038

Active Ingredient

PANTOPRAZOLE

See all PANTOPRAZOLE products →

Shortage History