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

SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 19, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN 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 strength50MG
Last updated2023-04-19

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

INDOCID SUP 50MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

50MG · DIN 00594466

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-METHACIN - SUP 50MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02176130

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RHODACINE - SUP 50MG

RHOXALPHARMA INC

50MG · DIN 02146932

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-INDO 50 CAP 50MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00646288

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

INDOCID CAP 50MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

50MG · DIN 00016047

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NU-INDO CAP 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00865869

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02231799

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

SUPPOSITORY

Route

RECTAL

Active Ingredient

INDOMETHACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-04-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons