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

MYLAN-MONTELUKAST

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-MONTELUKAST discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-MONTELUKAST 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 8, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-MONTELUKAST 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 updated2017-09-08

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

RATIO-MONTELUKAST

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

4MG · DIN 02336669

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-MONTELUKAST

DOMINION PHARMACAL

4MG · DIN 02376679

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SINGULAIR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02238216

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-MONTELUKAST

BIOMED PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02445735

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-MONTELUKAST

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02399997

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-MONTELUKAST

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02408643

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

02380749

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (CHEWABLE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MONTELUKAST

See all MONTELUKAST products →

Shortage History