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

EXTRA STRENGTH ALLERGY RELIEF

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 EXTRA STRENGTH ALLERGY RELIEF discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EXTRA STRENGTH ALLERGY RELIEF 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EXTRA STRENGTH ALLERGY RELIEF 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 strength10MG
Last updated2017-04-07

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

REACTINE TAB 10MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 01900986

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYRTEC - TAB 10MG

UCB INC

10MG · DIN 02145790

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REACTINE

KENVUE CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02223554

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CETIRIZINE

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02231603

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALLER-RELIEF

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02240265

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALLERGY RELIEF

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02240266

Same 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

02315955

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History