MODERIBA
ABBVIE CORPORATION
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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 MODERIBA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MODERIBA 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 30, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MODERIBA 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.
Other Products
VIRAZOLE PWS 6GM/VIAL
VIRATEK INC.
VIRAZOLE
BAUSCH HEALTH, 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
02436418
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
RIBAVIRIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-08-30
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from ABBVIE CORPORATION
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
35MG · DIN 02246896
150MG · DIN 02316838
35MG · DIN 02370417
0.5% · DIN 01968300
0.4% · DIN 02248722
0.45% · DIN 02369362
0.2% · DIN 02236876
0.15% · DIN 02248151
10MG · DIN 02443910
50UNIT · DIN 02531577
100UNIT · DIN 01981501
200UNIT · DIN 02531585