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

NIODAN 500 MG TIME RELEASE TABLETS

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 NIODAN 500 MG TIME RELEASE TABLETS discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NIODAN 500 MG TIME RELEASE TABLETS 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 NIODAN 500 MG TIME RELEASE TABLETS 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 strength500MG
Last updated2018-07-04

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

NIACIN TAB 500MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

500MG · DIN 00179469

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRI B3 SRC 300MG

ANABOLIC LABORATORIES INC.

300MG · DIN 00372641

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NIACIN TAB 50MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00519383

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NIACIN CAP 250MG

QUEST VITAMINS A DIV OF PURITY LIFE HEALTH PRODUCTS

250MG · DIN 00505269

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NIACIN SRC 400MG

ANABOLIC LABORATORIES INC.

400MG · DIN 00526711

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NIACIN 100MG TAB

GAHLER ENTERPRISES LTD.

100MG · DIN 00619132

Different strengthDifferent 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

00779806

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NICOTINIC ACID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-07-04

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons