Permanently Discontinued

FLOMAX CR

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

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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 FLOMAX CR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FLOMAX CR 0.4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 21, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is FLOMAX CR 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 strength0.4MG

Last updated2025-05-21

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

TAMSULOSIN CR

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.4MG · DIN 02429667

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AVA-TAMSULOSIN CR

AVANSTRA INC

0.4MG · DIN 02366231

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-TAMSULOSIN CR

APOTEX INC

0.4MG · DIN 02362406

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NB-TAMSULOSIN CR

NB PHARMA INC.

0.4MG · DIN 02568721

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ TAMSULOSIN CR

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02340208

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-TAMSULOSIN CR

AURO PHARMA INC

0.4MG · DIN 02545179

Same strengthSame 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

02270102

Strength

0.4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

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

DIN 02242119

250MG · DIN 02273322

20MCG · DIN 02247686

COMBIVENT RESPIMAT

DIN 02419106

DIN 02231675

40MG · DIN 02415682

20MG · DIN 02415666

30MG · DIN 02415674

DIN 02459760

DIN 02459752

INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT

DIN 02441888

10MG · DIN 02443937