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Permanently Discontinued

ANTI-NAUSEANT

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 ANTI-NAUSEANT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ANTI-NAUSEANT 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 25, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ANTI-NAUSEANT 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 updated2018-10-25

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

PMS-DIMENHYDRINATE TAB 50MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 00586331

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTION SICKNESS TAB 50MG

DRUG TRADING COMPANY LTD.

50MG · DIN 00398381

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRAVELMATE TAB 50MG

SHOPPERS DRUG MART INC.

50MG · DIN 00415049

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIMENHYDRINATE TAB 50MG

DUCHESNAY INC

50MG · DIN 00431044

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GRAVOL TABLETS

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

50MG · DIN 00013803

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRAVEL TABS 50 MG

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 00605786

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

02377179

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DIMENHYDRINATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-25

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

ANTI-NAUSEANT has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.