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Permanently Discontinued

DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION

BGP PHARMA ULC

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 DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 19, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION 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 strength125MG
Last updated2025-12-19

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

TARO-PHENYTOIN

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

125MG · DIN 02250896

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DILANTIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

100MG · DIN 00022780

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-PHENYTOIN CAP 100MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

100MG · DIN 00037435

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILANTIN INFATABS

BGP PHARMA ULC

50MG · DIN 00023698

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILANTIN INJ 50MG/ML

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 00245453

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PHENYTOIN SOIDUM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

50MG · DIN 00497304

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

00023450

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PHENYTOIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-12-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

DILANTIN-125 SUSPENSION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.