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Permanently Discontinued

UNISOM SLEEP GELS

PALADIN LABS 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 UNISOM SLEEP GELS discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that UNISOM SLEEP GELS 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 26, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is UNISOM SLEEP GELS 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 strength25MG
Last updated2018-07-26

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

INSOMNAL CAP 25MG

WELCKER-LYSTER LTD., DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.

25MG · DIN 00443441

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALLERDRYL CAP 25MG

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

25MG · DIN 00370517

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALLERNIX HCL CAP 25MG U

TECHNILAB PHARMA INC.

25MG · DIN 00843482

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PDP-DIPHENHYDRAMINE

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

25MG · DIN 00757683

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CALMEX TAB 25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00479764

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NYTOL TABLET 25MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

25MG · DIN 00450839

Same 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

02373300

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History