Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PMS-LITHIUM CARBONATE - CAP 600MG

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-LITHIUM CARBONATE - CAP 600MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-LITHIUM CARBONATE - CAP 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-LITHIUM CARBONATE - CAP 600MG 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 strength600MG
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.

Other Products

LITHIZINE CAP 300MG

LABS MANEY PAUL LABS, DIVISION OF 471449 (ONT) LTEE/LTD.

300MG · DIN 00328790

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LITHIZINE CAP 150MG

LABS MANEY PAUL LABS, DIVISION OF 471449 (ONT) LTEE/LTD.

150MG · DIN 00328782

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DURALITH TAB 300MG

JANSSEN INC

300MG · DIN 00590665

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-LITHIUM CARBONATE

PHARMEL INC

300MG · DIN 02237007

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-LITHIUM CARBONATE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

300MG · DIN 02231398

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAL-LITHIUM CARBONATE

PALADIN PHARMA INC.

300MG · DIN 02237442

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

02216159

Strength

600MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LITHIUM CARBONATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-11-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons