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Permanently Discontinued

IMIPRAMINE

AA PHARMA 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 IMIPRAMINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IMIPRAMINE 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 29, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is IMIPRAMINE 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 updated2017-03-29

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

IMIPRAMINE 50 TAB 50MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00456357

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TOFRANIL 50MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00010480

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS 50MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00377929

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS IMIPRAMINE TAB 50MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MG · DIN 00726311

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-PRAMINE TAB 50MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00021520

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-IMIPRAMINE

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 02406608

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

00326852

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-03-29

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons