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

SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE

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 ORPHENADRINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 13, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ ORPHENADRINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2025-11-13

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.

Other Products

ORFENACE TABLET 100MG

STERIMAX INC

100MG · DIN 02047535

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORFLEX

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

30MG · DIN 01966162

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ORPHENADRINE CITRATE INJECTION, USP

STERIMAX INC

30MG · DIN 02229731

Different 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

02243559

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ORPHENADRINE CITRATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-11-13

Reason for Shortage

Raw material availability