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Permanently Discontinued

ALFUZOSIN

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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 ALFUZOSIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALFUZOSIN 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 1, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ALFUZOSIN 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 file5 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2018-12-01

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

XATRAL

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02245565

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ALFUZOSIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02304678

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ALFUZOSIN PR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02314282

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALFUZOSIN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02447576

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-ALFUZOSIN

AURO PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02443201

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

02414759

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History