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

PMS-PAROXETINE

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-PAROXETINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-PAROXETINE 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-PAROXETINE 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
Affected strength30MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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-PAROXETINE

APOTEX INC

30MG · DIN 02240909

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-PAROXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

30MG · DIN 02248449

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-PAROXETINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

30MG · DIN 02247812

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-PAROXETINE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 02248914

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PAROXETINE

MELIAPHARM INC

20MG · DIN 02248451

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PAROXETINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02254751

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

02247752

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PAROXETINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons