M-ESCITALOPRAM
MANTRA PHARMA 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 M-ESCITALOPRAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that M-ESCITALOPRAM 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 18, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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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
NRA-ESCITALOPRAM
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M-ESCITALOPRAM
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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
02471418
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from MANTRA PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
100% · DIN 02450070
70MG · DIN 02529394
2.5MG · DIN 02468018
10MG · DIN 02468034
5MG · DIN 02468026
DIN 02542226
DIN 02530694
5MG · DIN 02529017
2.5MG · DIN 02529009
80MG · DIN 02429950
10MG · DIN 02471167
40MG · DIN 02471183