Permanently Discontinued

PMS-DICLOFENAC

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-DICLOFENAC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DICLOFENAC 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-DICLOFENAC 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 strength50MG

Last updated2017-10-27

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

PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TEVA-DICLOFENAC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02174677

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02028670

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00886025

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DICLOFENAC ECT 25MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 00870951

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VOLTAREN TAB 25MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00514004

Different strengthSame 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

02302624

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

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DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

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DIN 02028174

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

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