Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Anticipated Shortage

DILANTIN

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 there a shortage of DILANTIN in Canada?

A shortage of DILANTIN 30MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 29, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is DILANTIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will DILANTIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 10, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~36 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength30MG
Last updated2026-09-29

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

DILANTIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

100MG · DIN 00022780

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-PHENYTOIN CAP 100MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

100MG · DIN 00037435

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-PHENYTOIN

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02468255

Different strengthSame 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 SODIUM INJECTION USP

JUNO PHARMA CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 00498335

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 my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-10

~36 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

00022772

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PHENYTOIN SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-29

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.