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Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ TRAMADOL

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 TRAMADOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ TRAMADOL 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 18, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ TRAMADOL 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 updated2022-06-18

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

APO-TRAMADOL

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 02426153

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ZYTRAM XL

PURDUE PHARMA

300MG · DIN 02286440

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RALIVIA

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 02299194

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRIDURAL

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

100MG · DIN 02296381

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-TRAMADOL ER

Extended-Release

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

200MG · DIN 02450437

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DURELA

CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC

300MG · DIN 02373033

Different strengthDifferent 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

02493764

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-06-18

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons