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Permanently Discontinued

FLUVOXAMINE-50

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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 FLUVOXAMINE-50 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FLUVOXAMINE-50 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 5, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is FLUVOXAMINE-50 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 strength50MG
Last updated2023-09-05

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

LUVOX

BGP PHARMA ULC

50MG · DIN 01919342

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-FLUVOXAMINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02239953

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-FLUVOXAMINE 50MG

GENPHARM ULC

50MG · DIN 02240849

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-FLUVOXAMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 02240682

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-FLUVOX 50MG TABLETS

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

50MG · DIN 02240723

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-FLUVOXAMINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

50MG · DIN 02241347

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02236753

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-09-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons