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Permanently Discontinued

COMTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 COMTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that COMTAN 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 4, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is COMTAN 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 file4 products
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2022-03-04

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

AURO-ENTACAPONE

AURO PHARMA INC

200MG · DIN 02431602

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ ENTACAPONE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

200MG · DIN 02380005

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-ENTACAPONE

APOTEX INC

200MG · DIN 02321459

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ENTACAPONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02375559

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

02243763

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ENTACAPONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-03-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons