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No shortage on file

IBUPROFEN EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

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Is there a shortage of IBUPROFEN EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of IBUPROFEN EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS 400MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

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Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products

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

MOTRIN TABLETS 400MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

400MG · DIN 00364142

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

400MG · DIN 00606219

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 00636525

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN TABLETS 600MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

600MG · DIN 00484911

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IBUPROFEN-600 TAB 600MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

600MG · DIN 00658804

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADVIL CAPLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933531

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

02368099

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.