ROTATEQ
MERCK CANADA INC
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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 there a shortage of ROTATEQ in Canada?
Not currently. The most recent shortage report for ROTATEQ 2210000UNIT 2840000UNIT 2220000UNIT 2040000UNIT 2290000UNIT is marked resolved (last updated April 7, 2021).
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02284413
Strength
2210000UNIT 2840000UNIT 2220000UNIT 2040000UNIT 2290000UNIT
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G1 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G2 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G3 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G4 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE P1
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-04-07
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
ROTATEQ has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975