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Permanently Discontinued

SOTALOL

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 SOTALOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SOTALOL 160MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 6, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SOTALOL 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 strength160MG
Last updated2017-11-06

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

SOTACOR TAB 160MG

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

160MG · DIN 00483923

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOTALOL

APOTEX INC

160MG · DIN 02163772

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LINSOTALOL -TAB 160MG

LINSON PHARMA CO.

160MG · DIN 02170841

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOTALOL-160 - TAB 160MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

160MG · DIN 02222027

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-SOTALOL

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

160MG · DIN 02229779

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RYLOSOL

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

160MG · DIN 02230650

Same 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

02385996

Strength

160MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

See all SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History