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

MINT-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MINT-RIZATRIPTAN ODT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINT-RIZATRIPTAN ODT 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 1, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MINT-RIZATRIPTAN ODT not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength10MG
Report last updated2017-07-01
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

MAXALT RPD

ORGANON CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02240519

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAXALT

ORGANON CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02240521

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02462796

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-RIZATRIPTAN ODT

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02396688

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIZATRIPTAN RDT

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02415801

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP RIZATRIPTAN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02380463

Same 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

02439581

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RIZATRIPTAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-07-01

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons