PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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-SR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 23, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
DICLOFENAC ECT 25MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
VOLTAREN TAB 25MG
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
PRO-DICLOFENAC
PRO DOC LIMITEE
NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 25MG
NU-PHARM INC
TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 25MG
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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
02231505
Strength
100MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-04-23
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
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.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393