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Permanently Discontinued

GALANTAMINE ER

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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 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?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength8MG
Last updated2023-07-11

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

IPG-GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

8MG · DIN 02419238

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

AURO PHARMA INC

8MG · DIN 02425157

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

8MG · DIN 02392283

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REMINYL -(8MG)

JANSSEN INC

8MG · DIN 02244299

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REMINYL ER

Extended-Release

JANSSEN INC

16MG · DIN 02266725

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

ESSENTIAL PHARMA SWITZERLAND GMBH

24MG · DIN 02316978

Different strengthDifferent 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

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