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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-MINOCYCLINE

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-MINOCYCLINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-MINOCYCLINE 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 30, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2018-06-30

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

MINOCIN CAP 50MG

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 00282308

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-MINOCYCLINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02108143

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-MINOCYCLINE 50 MG

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

50MG · DIN 02242080

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-MINOCYCLINE

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 02335328

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SPC-MINOCYCLINE

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 02390124

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

RATIO-MINOCYCLINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

100MG · DIN 01914146

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

02294419

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MINOCYCLINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-06-30

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)