OMEPRAZOLE
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 OMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that OMEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 26, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is OMEPRAZOLE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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.
Other Products
LOSEC
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
LOSEC MUPS
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
OMEPRAZOLE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
NEXIUM - 20MG
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
ESOMEPRAZOLE
PRO DOC LIMITEE
NEXIUM
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
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
02385384
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
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
10MG · DIN 02451786
25MG · DIN 02451794
50MG · DIN 02451808
5MG · DIN 02385791
2.5MG · DIN 02385783
10MG · DIN 02385805
500MG · DIN 02401509
250MG · DIN 02401495
250MG · DIN 02401541