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 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.
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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Closest Matches
RIVA-DICLOFENAC 75MG SR TABLETS
Extended-ReleaseLABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
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
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)
Past Reports for This Drug
PMS-DICLOFENAC-SR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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