DEMEROL
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
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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 DEMEROL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DEMEROL 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 29, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DEMEROL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
Other Products
MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 50MG/ML
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
DEMEROL 50MG - LIQ IM SC 50MG/ML
SANOFI CANADA, INC.
DEMEROL 50MG - LIQ IM IV SC 50MG/ML
SANOFI CANADA, INC.
DEMEROL 50 MG/ML (MULTIPLE DOSE WITH METACRESOL AS PRESERVATIVE)
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
DEMEROL 50 MG/ML (SINGLE USE, PRESERVATIVE FREE)
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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
02138018
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-07-29
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MCG · DIN 02464284
10MCG · DIN 02464276
DIN 02464349
100UNIT · DIN 02469901
100UNIT · DIN 02469898
100UNIT · DIN 02469871
0.58MG · DIN 02254506
500UNIT · DIN 02422913
2000UNIT · DIN 02422948
3000UNIT · DIN 02422956
1000UNIT · DIN 02422921
4000UNIT · DIN 02448157