ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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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 ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 11, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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
00386626
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ACETAMINOPHEN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-09-11
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02164426
100MG · DIN 02164396
200MG · DIN 02164418
325MG · DIN 00382752
70MG · DIN 02303078
10MG · DIN 02414759
100MG · DIN 00555681
200MG · DIN 02130157
300MG · DIN 00555703
12.5MG · DIN 02424029
DIN 00870943
5MG · DIN 02326809