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

MYLAN-RANITIDINE

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-RANITIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-RANITIDINE 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-RANITIDINE 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
Affected strength300MG
Last updated2017-04-13

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.

Closest Matches

ZANTAC TAB 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00641790

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-RANIT TAB 300MG

NU-PHARM INC

300MG · DIN 00865745

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RANITIDINE TABLETS 300MG

PREMPHARM INC

300MG · DIN 02230004

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRIA-RANITIDINE 300MG TABLET

LABORATOIRES TRIANON INC.

300MG · DIN 02229563

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZANTAC-C CAP 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00849448

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-RANITIDINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 00828823

Different strengthSame 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

02207788

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

RANITIDINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons