Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

ACID REDUCER

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 ACID REDUCER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACID REDUCER 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 4, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACID REDUCER not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength150MG
Last updated2019-01-04

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-RANITIDINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 00828823

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZANTAC TAB 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00553379

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-RANIT TAB 150MG

NU-PHARM INC

150MG · DIN 00865737

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RANITIDINE TABLETS 150MG

PREMPHARM INC

150MG · DIN 02230003

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRIA-RANITIDINE 150MG TABLET

LABORATOIRES TRIANON INC.

150MG · DIN 02229562

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED RANITIDINE TABLETS 150MG

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

150MG · DIN 02219077

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

02296160

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons