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Permanently Discontinued

FUROSEMIDE

SANIS HEALTH 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 FUROSEMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FUROSEMIDE 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 9, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is FUROSEMIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength80MG
Last updated2025-12-09

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

LASIX TAB 80MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

80MG · DIN 00397687

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LASIX 80MG TABLETS

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

80MG · DIN 01987771

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-FUROSEMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 00496723

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FUROSIDE TAB 20MG

ICN CANADA LTD.

20MG · DIN 00353612

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FUROSEMIDE 40MG TAB

DUCHESNAY INC

40MG · DIN 00431052

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LASIX SPECIAL TAB 500MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00380016

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

02351447

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FUROSEMIDE

See all FUROSEMIDE products →

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History