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Permanently Discontinued

ACT CANDESARTAN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 ACT CANDESARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT CANDESARTAN 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 22, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT CANDESARTAN 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 strength4MG
Last updated2018-10-22

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

ATACAND

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

4MG · DIN 02239090

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CANDESARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

4MG · DIN 02425408

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CANDESARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

16MG · DIN 02388715

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-CANDESARTAN

PHARMAPAR INC

32MG · DIN 02455668

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZINDA-CANDESARTAN

ZINDA PHARMA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02424649

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CANDESARTAN

AURO PHARMA INC

32MG · DIN 02445816

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

02376520

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

See all CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL products →

Shortage History