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.
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
Other Products
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ESOMEPRAZOLE
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RIVA-ESOMEPRAZOLE
LABORATOIRE RIVA 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
02423987
Strength
40MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Business reasons
Other Products from SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 02365650
10MG · DIN 02313707
20MG · DIN 02313715
40MG · DIN 02313723
80MG · DIN 02313758
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
250MG · DIN 02293579
500MG · DIN 02293536
250MG · DIN 02390450
125MG · DIN 02390442
75MG · DIN 02379813