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

ONDANSETRON INJECTION, USP

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 ONDANSETRON INJECTION, USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ONDANSETRON INJECTION, USP 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 11, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ONDANSETRON INJECTION, USP 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 strength2MG
Last updated2022-05-11

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

ONDANSETRON INJECTION USP -(PRESERVATIVE FREE)

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

2MG · DIN 02274426

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ONDANSETRON INJECTION USP

STERIMAX INC

2MG · DIN 02464578

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZOFRAN INJ 2MG/ML

GLAXO CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 01911821

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ONDANSETRON OMEGA -(WITH PRESERVATIVE - MULTIDOSE VIAL)

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02271788

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZOFRAN TAB 4MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

4MG · DIN 01925970

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ZOFRAN TAB 8MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

8MG · DIN 01925989

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02390019

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

ONDANSETRON

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Shortage History