Permanently Discontinued

CARBAMAZEPINE CR

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 CARBAMAZEPINE CR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CARBAMAZEPINE CR 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 12, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CARBAMAZEPINE CR 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 strength400MG

Last updated2020-03-12

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

DOM-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

DOMINION PHARMACAL

400MG · DIN 02238223

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

400MG · DIN 02237908

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHL-CARBAMAZEPINE CR

PHARMEL INC

400MG · DIN 02238641

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

200MG · DIN 00667110

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEGRETOL

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00010405

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEGRETOL CR

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 00773611

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02413604

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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