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

MYLAN-NAPROXEN EC

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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-NAPROXEN EC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-NAPROXEN EC has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 24, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-NAPROXEN EC 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
Last updated2017-08-24

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

NAPROSYN SUP 500MG

SYNTEX INC.

500MG · DIN 00531022

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

NAPROSYN 375MG

SYNTEX INC.

375MG · DIN 00583367

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

RATIO-NAPROXEN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00615331

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SYNFLEX TAB 275MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

275MG · DIN 00675369

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ANAPROX

SYNTEX INC.

275MG · DIN 00491772

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

NAPROSYN 250MG

SYNTEX INC.

250MG · DIN 00335193

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02243431

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-08-24

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons