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Permanently Discontinued

ACT CELECOXIB

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 ACT CELECOXIB discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT CELECOXIB 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 12, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT CELECOXIB 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 strength200MG
Last updated2021-02-12

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

RBX-CELECOXIB

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 02420244

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CELECOXIB

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

200MG · DIN 02412500

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AG-CELECOXIB

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

200MG · DIN 02437589

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CELECOXIB

AURO PHARMA INC

200MG · DIN 02445689

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-CELECOXIB

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

200MG · DIN 02420066

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CELECOXIB

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

200MG · DIN 02384582

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

02420163

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CELECOXIB

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-02-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

ACT CELECOXIB has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.