MONTELUKAST
SIVEM 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 MONTELUKAST discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MONTELUKAST 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 10, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
SINGULAIR
ORGANON CANADA INC.
SANDOZ MONTELUKAST
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
VAN-MONTELUKAST
VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Products
BIO-MONTELUKAST
BIOMED PHARMA
MAR-MONTELUKAST
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
RATIO-MONTELUKAST
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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.
⚠ 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.
JAMP-MONTELUKAST 10mg
JAMP-MONTELUKAST 10mg: may contain foreign fragments of pink candesartan tablets
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
PMS-Montelukast
PMS-Montelukast: An impurity is out of trend
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
MONTELUKAST
Impurity - Pro Doc MONTELUKAST SODIUM 5mg
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
PMS-Montelukast
PMS-Montelukast: impurity
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
02382466
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (CHEWABLE)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
70MG · DIN 02299712
10MG · DIN 02447576
200MG · DIN 02385465
25MG · DIN 02451794
50MG · DIN 02451808
10MG · DIN 02451786
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
250MG · DIN 02401495
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401541