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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-FUROSEMIDE

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-FUROSEMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-FUROSEMIDE 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-FUROSEMIDE 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 strength40MG
Last updated2017-04-07

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

FUROSEMIDE 40MG TAB

DUCHESNAY INC

40MG · DIN 00431052

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

URITOL TAB

CARTER-HORNER CORP.

40MG · DIN 00344079

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LASIX TAB 80MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

80MG · DIN 00397687

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-FUROSEMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 00496723

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FUROSIDE TAB 20MG

ICN CANADA LTD.

20MG · DIN 00353612

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LASIX SPECIAL TAB 500MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00380016

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02247494

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FUROSEMIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons