Permanently Discontinued

NIGHTTIME EXTRA STRENGTH CONTAC COLD & SORE THROAT

VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

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 NIGHTTIME EXTRA STRENGTH CONTAC COLD & SORE THROAT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NIGHTTIME EXTRA STRENGTH CONTAC COLD & SORE THROAT 5MG 2MG 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 16, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength5MG 2MG 500MG

Last updated2018-03-16

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

02276216

Strength

5MG 2MG 500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE ACETAMINOPHEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-03-16

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

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