Permanently Discontinued

EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA 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 EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTION USP 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 30, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products

Affected strength50MG

Last updated2019-03-30

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

EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 00876534

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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EPHEDRINE SULPHATE INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

50MG · DIN 02242961

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

EPHEDRINE SULFATE INJECTION USP, 50MG/ML

ALVEDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02300540

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00038121

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

EPHEDRINE SULFATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-30

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672