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Permanently Discontinued

MAR-TOPIRAMATE

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MAR-TOPIRAMATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MAR-TOPIRAMATE 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 30, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MAR-TOPIRAMATE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2018-10-30

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

RATIO-TOPIRAMATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02256835

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-TOPIRAMATE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

100MG · DIN 02435616

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VAN-TOPIRAMATE

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02444291

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-TOPIRAMATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02248861

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZYM-TOPIRAMATE

ZYMCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02325144

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-TOPIRAMATE

AVANSTRA INC

100MG · DIN 02370980

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

02432102

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TOPIRAMATE

See all TOPIRAMATE products →

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