Permanently Discontinued

PMS-COLCHICINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PMS-COLCHICINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-COLCHICINE 0.6MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 16, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-COLCHICINE 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 strength0.6MG

Last updated2021-11-16

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

COLCHICINE TAB 0.6MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

0.6MG · DIN 00094382

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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EURO-COLCHICINE

EURO-PHARM INTERNATIONAL CANADA INC

0.6MG · DIN 02456559

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

COLCHICINE TAB 1MG

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

1MG · DIN 00621374

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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COLCHICINE

EURO-PHARM INTERNATIONAL CANADA INC

1MG · DIN 00206032

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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COLCHICUM DPS D6(D8 D10 D12 D15 D20 D30)

WELEDA AG HEILMITTELBETRIEBE

6D · DIN 02085097

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE (S#598) DPS 30C

TOTAL HEALTH CENTRE

30C · DIN 02079496

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02402181

Strength

0.6MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

COLCHICINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-11-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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