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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-GALANTAMINE ER

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-GALANTAMINE ER discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-GALANTAMINE ER 16MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 15, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-GALANTAMINE ER 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 strength16MG
Last updated2021-10-15

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.

Other Products

REMINYL ER

Extended-Release

JANSSEN INC

16MG · DIN 02266725

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02377969

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GALANTAMINE ER

Extended-Release

ESSENTIAL PHARMA SWITZERLAND GMBH

24MG · DIN 02316978

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

REMINYL -(12MG)

JANSSEN INC

12MG · DIN 02244300

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-GALANTAMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4MG · DIN 02333376

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-GALANTAMINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

12MG · DIN 02270803

Different strengthDifferent 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

02398389

Strength

16MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GALANTAMINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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