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Permanently Discontinued

M-ESLON

ETHYPHARM 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 M-ESLON discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that M-ESLON 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 30, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is M-ESLON 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 strength200MG
Last updated2017-08-30

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

STATEX

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

5MG · DIN 00594652

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MS.IR

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02014211

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MS CONTIN

PURDUE PHARMA

60MG · DIN 02014300

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-ESLON

ETHYPHARM INC

30MG · DIN 02019949

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M.O.S. SULPHATE 50MG TAB

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

50MG · DIN 02009706

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ORAMORPH SR TABLETS 100MG

Extended-Release

ROXANE LABS, DIVISION OF BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM

100MG · DIN 01988743

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

02177757

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-08-30

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons