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Permanently Discontinued

RATIO-MEMANTINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 RATIO-MEMANTINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RATIO-MEMANTINE has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 17, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RATIO-MEMANTINE 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
Last updated2018-10-17

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

MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS

ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02425742

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

JAMP-MEMANTINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02409895

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

PMS-MEMANTINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5.0MG · DIN 02382830

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

EBIXA

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02260638

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

MEMANTINE

MELIAPHARM INC

10MG · DIN 02349116

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

ACT MEMANTINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02324067

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

02320908

Active Ingredient

MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

See all MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History