Permanently Discontinued

PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR

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-SR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR 75MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 12, 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 — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength75MG

Report last updated2018-02-12

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

APO-DICLO

APOTEX INC

25MG · DIN 00839175

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VOLTAREN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00632724

Different strengthDifferent dosage formNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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PENNSAID

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

1.5% · DIN 02247265

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JAMP DICLOFENAC TOPICAL SOLUTION

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

1.5% · DIN 02472309

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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DICLOFENAC

PHARMA STULLN INC.

0.1% · DIN 02475065

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02231504

Strength

75MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-02-12

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2021-04-23

Permanently Discontinued

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.

AC&C TABLETS

DIN 02303299

ACET CODEINE 30

DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

650MG · DIN 02527901