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Permanently Discontinued

RIVA-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

LABORATOIRE RIVA 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 RIVA-RIZATRIPTAN ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RIVA-RIZATRIPTAN ODT 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 21, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RIVA-RIZATRIPTAN ODT not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2018-12-21

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

Q-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02383160

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02462796

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02396688

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-RIZATRIPTAN RDT

DOMINION PHARMACAL

10MG · DIN 02396203

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-RIZATRIPTAN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02379082

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAXALT

MERCK CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02240520

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

02423464

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RIZATRIPTAN

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History