DITROPAN XL
JANSSEN 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 DITROPAN XL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DITROPAN XL 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 8, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DITROPAN XL 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
DITROPAN TABLETS 5MG
JANSSEN INC
OXYBUTYN - 5MG
VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
PMS-OXYBUTYNIN
PHARMASCIENCE INC
ALBERT OXYBUTYNIN
AVENTIS PHARMA INC
OXYBUTYNIN
APOTEX INC
MYLAN-OXYBUTYNIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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
02243960
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-09-08
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from JANSSEN INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02538563
DIN 02538555
3MG · DIN 02493217
4MG · DIN 02493225
5MG · DIN 02493233
1.5MG · DIN 02397455
0.5MG · DIN 02397447
36MG · DIN 02247733
18MG · DIN 02247732
54MG · DIN 02247734
27MG · DIN 02250241
100MG · DIN 02455951