MYLAN-CANDESARTAN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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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 MYLAN-CANDESARTAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-CANDESARTAN 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 4, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MYLAN-CANDESARTAN 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
MINT-CANDESARTAN
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Products
ATACAND
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
CANDESARTAN
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
SANDOZ CANDESARTAN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
TEVA-CANDESARTAN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
AURO-CANDESARTAN
AURO PHARMA 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
02379120
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-07-04
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02385473
333MG · DIN 02293269
10MG · DIN 02257955
40MG · DIN 02257963
DIN 02388138
DIN 02388146
50MG · DIN 02468549
1G · DIN 02407302
2G · DIN 02407310
12.5MG · DIN 02554631
25MG · DIN 02247243
100MG · DIN 02247244