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Active Shortage

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG in Canada?

Yes. ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 5, 2026).

Why is ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG not available?

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

When will ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG be available again?

The estimated resolution date (June 5, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2026-06-05

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

ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA STRENGTH TAB 500MG

DOMINION PHARMACAL

500MG · DIN 00589233

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLETS USP EXTRA STRENGTH

CELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

500MG · DIN 00549703

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS 500 MG

LABORATOIRES TRIANON INC.

500MG · DIN 00789798

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACETAMINOPHEN TAB EXTRA STRENGTH 500MG

DRUG TRADING COMPANY LTD.

500MG · DIN 00619191

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATASOL FORTE TAB 500MG

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

500MG · DIN 00013668

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ATASOL TAB 325MG

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

325MG · DIN 00293482

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-06-05

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02362244

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACETAMINOPHEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.