Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-NITRO SUBLINGUAL SPRAY

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-NITRO SUBLINGUAL SPRAY discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-NITRO SUBLINGUAL SPRAY 0.4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 8, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-NITRO SUBLINGUAL SPRAY not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

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 strength0.4MG

Report last updated2024-05-08

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

NITRO-DUR 0.4

USPHARMA LTD

0.4MG · DIN 01911902

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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RHO-NITRO PUMPSPRAY

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02238998

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TRINIPATCH 0.4

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

0.4MG · DIN 02230733

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY

G POHL-BOSKAMP GMBH & CO KG

0.4MG · DIN 02231441

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-NITRO PATCH 0.4

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.4MG · DIN 02407450

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

NITROSTAT

BGP PHARMA ULC

0.3MG · DIN 00037613

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

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

02243588

Strength

0.4MG

Dosage Form

METERED-DOSE AEROSOL

Route

SUBLINGUAL

Active Ingredient

NITROGLYCERIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-05-08

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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.

AZITHROMYCIN FOR INJECTION, USP

500MG · DIN 02385473

333MG · DIN 02293269

10MG · DIN 02257955

40MG · DIN 02257963

DIN 02388138

DIN 02388146