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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-COLCHICINE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-COLCHICINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-COLCHICINE 0.6MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 16, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-COLCHICINE 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 file3 products · 2 same form & route
Affected strength0.6MG
Report last updated2021-11-16
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

COLCHICINE TAB 0.6MG

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

0.6MG · DIN 00572349

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-COLCHICINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

0.6MG · DIN 02373823

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MYINFLA

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.5MG · DIN 02519380

Different strengthDifferent 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

02402181

Strength

0.6MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

COLCHICINE

See all COLCHICINE products →

Shortage History