Permanently Discontinued

PMS-KETOPROFEN E-100 - ECT

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-KETOPROFEN E-100 - ECT discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-KETOPROFEN E-100 - ECT 100MG 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-KETOPROFEN E-100 - ECT 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 strength100MG

Last updated2021-11-16

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

RHODIS EC

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00761680

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-KETOPROFEN-E ECT 100MG

NU-PHARM INC

100MG · DIN 02044641

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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KETOPROFEN-E ECT 100MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 02084198

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ORUDIS E-100

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

100MG · DIN 01926365

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

ORUDIS 100

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

100MG · DIN 01926411

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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RHODIS

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00761699

Same 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

02150824

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

KETOPROFEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-11-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-KETOPROFEN E-100 - ECT has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2021-11-16

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.

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ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

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