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

SANDOZ MONTELUKAST

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ MONTELUKAST discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ MONTELUKAST 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 23, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ MONTELUKAST not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength4MG
Report last updated2026-02-23
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PMS-MONTELUKAST

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4MG · DIN 02354977

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-MONTELUKAST

APOTEX INC

4MG · DIN 02377608

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-MONTELUKAST

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02408627

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MONTELUKAST

PRO DOC LIMITEE

4MG · DIN 02379821

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SINGULAIR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02238216

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-MONTELUKAST

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02355523

Different strengthDifferent 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

02358611

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

GRANULES

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MONTELUKAST

See all MONTELUKAST products →

Shortage History