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Permanently Discontinued

CARDURA-2 TAB 2MG

PFIZER CANADA 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 CARDURA-2 TAB 2MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CARDURA-2 TAB 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CARDURA-2 TAB 2MG 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 strength2MG
Last updated2018-12-19

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-DOXAZOSIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

2MG · DIN 02246333

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DOXAZOSIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 02244528

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DOXAZOSIN

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02240589

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MYLAN-DOXAZOSIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

1MG · DIN 02240498

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-DOXAZOSIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02243215

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DOXAZOSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02242728

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

01958097

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOXAZOSIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-12-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons