CIPRALEX MELTZ
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
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 CIPRALEX MELTZ discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CIPRALEX MELTZ 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 24, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CIPRALEX MELTZ 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
MYLAN-ESCITALOPRAM
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
ESCITALOPRAM
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
SANDOZ ESCITALOPRAM
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
AURO-ESCITALOPRAM
AURO PHARMA INC
CIPRALEX -10MG
LUNDBECK CANADA INC
MINT-ESCITALOPRAM
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02391457
Strength
20MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from LUNDBECK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02239607
40MG · DIN 02239608
10MG · DIN 02263238
20MG · DIN 02263254
10MG · DIN 02391449
10MG · DIN 02230402
25MG · DIN 02230403
50MG · DIN 02230405
200MG · DIN 02230406
10MG · DIN 02260638
0.5MG · DIN 02156008
3MG · DIN 02156016