Permanently Discontinued

ASACOL 800

ALLERGAN 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 ASACOL 800 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ASACOL 800 800MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 28, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ASACOL 800 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 strength800MG

Last updated2021-01-28

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

MESALAMINE

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PENTASA EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS 250MG

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SALOFALK (R) 5-ASA ENTERIC COATED TAB- 250MG

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5-ASA

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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

02267217

Strength

800MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MESALAZINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-01-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

2% · DIN 02241407

2.5MG · DIN 02239653

5MG · DIN 02245972

400MG · DIN 01997580

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

0.5% · DIN 00637661

BETAGAN OPH SOLN 0.25%

0.25% · DIN 00751286