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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-IBUPROFEN

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-IBUPROFEN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-IBUPROFEN 600MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 16, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-IBUPROFEN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 4 same form & route
Affected strength600MG
Report last updated2021-11-16
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.

Closest Matches

APO-IBUPROFEN TAB 600MG

APOTEX INC

600MG · DIN 00585114

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ADVIL 12 HOUR

HALEON CANADA ULC

600MG · DIN 02443562

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN 200MG

KENVUE CANADA INC.

200MG · DIN 02186934

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADVIL CAPLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933531

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADVIL TABLETS

HALEON CANADA ULC

200MG · DIN 01933558

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CHILDREN'S ADVIL

HALEON CANADA ULC

100MG · DIN 02232297

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

00839264

Strength

600MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-11-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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