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

ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH

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 ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ALLERNIX EXTRA STRENGTH 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 strength50MG
Last updated2025-05-28

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

EXTRA STRENGTH NYTOL TAB 50MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 00583332

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 MG CAPSULE

NOBEL PHARM ENR.

50MG · DIN 00509345

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DORMIPHEN EXTRA-FORT CAPSULE

LABORATOIRE LALCO INC.

50MG · DIN 00489867

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALLERDRYL CAP 50MG

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

50MG · DIN 00271411

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL INJ USP 50MG/ML

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

50MG · DIN 00304387

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CALMEX TAB 25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00479764

Different 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

02097575

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons