Permanently Discontinued

GALANTAMINE ER

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 GALANTAMINE ER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that GALANTAMINE ER 8MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 11, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is GALANTAMINE ER not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength8MG

Report last updated2023-07-11

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

AURO-GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

AURO PHARMA INC

16MG · DIN 02425165

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

SANIS HEALTH INC

16MG · DIN 02443023

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

16MG · DIN 02339447

Different 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

02416573

Strength

8MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GALANTAMINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-07-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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400MG · DIN 02164426

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ACEBUTOLOL-200

200MG · DIN 02164418

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325MG · DIN 00382752

ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB

500MG · DIN 00386626

ALENDRONATE-70

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