METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
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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 METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 10, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Products
PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE TABLETS
PHARMASCIENCE INC
PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE ORAL SOLUTION
PHARMASCIENCE INC
MAR-METOCLOPRAMIDE
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
PMS-METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
PHARMASCIENCE INC
PRZ-METOCLOPRAMIDE
PHARMARIS CANADA INC
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
02243563
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-03-10
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.