Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 10, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP 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 strength5MG
Last updated2024-12-10

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

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02231689

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02340194

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TRANDATE INJ 5MG/ML

GLAXO CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 01924923

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRANDATE 5MG/ML

SHIRE BIOCHEM INC

5MG · DIN 02091518

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION IN 5% DEXTROSE

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02557029

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION IN 0.72% SODIUM CHLORIDE

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02557037

Different 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

02387468

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-12-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons