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Active Shortage

EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES

APOTEX INC

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 EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES in Canada?

Yes. EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES 400MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 17, 2022).

Why is EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES not available?

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

When will EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength400MG
Last updated2022-03-17

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

MOTRIN TABLETS 400MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

400MG · DIN 00364142

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

400MG · DIN 00606219

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 00636525

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN TABLETS 600MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

600MG · DIN 00484911

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IBUPROFEN-600 TAB 600MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

600MG · DIN 00658804

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADVIL CAPLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933531

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02376601

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-03-17

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.