Permanently Discontinued

RAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE

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-ESOMEPRAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 10, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE 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

Last updated2019-08-10

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

ESOMEPRAZOLE

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

20MG · DIN 02442493

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NEXIUM - 20MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02244521

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

NEXIUM 24HR

HALEON CANADA ULC

20MG · DIN 02444712

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NEXIUM - 40MG

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 02244522

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ESOMEPRAZOLE DR

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

40MG · DIN 02384337

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-ESOMEPRAZOLE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

40MG · DIN 02414406

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

02423979

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESOMEPRAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-08-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

RAN-CITALO

40MG · DIN 02285630

RAN-CITALO

20MG · DIN 02285622

RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH

25MCG · DIN 02330113

RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH

75MCG · DIN 02330148

RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH

50MCG · DIN 02330121

RAN-FENTANYL MATRIX PATCH

100MCG · DIN 02330156