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

TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE

SUN PHARMA 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 TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 10, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-ESOMEPRAZOLE 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 strength40MG
Last updated2019-08-10

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

NEXIUM - 40MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02244522

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ESOMEPRAZOLE DR

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

40MG · DIN 02384337

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

40MG · DIN 02414406

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-ESOMEPRAZOLE DR

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

40MG · DIN 02386224

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESOMEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02442493

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEXIUM - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02244521

Different 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

02423987

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESOMEPRAZOLE

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Shortage History