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Permanently Discontinued

RAN-CITALO

RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 RAN-CITALO discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-CITALO 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 7, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-CITALO 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 strength20MG
Report last updated2020-03-07
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

PMS-CITALOPRAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02248010

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CELEXA 20 MG

LUNDBECK CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02239607

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CITALOPRAM

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

20MG · DIN 02303264

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-ESCITALOPRAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02309475

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ESCITALOPRAM

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

20MG · DIN 02429799

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AG-CITALOPRAM

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 02339390

Same 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

02285622

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CITALOPRAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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