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

SECTRAL

SANOFI-AVENTIS 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 SECTRAL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SECTRAL 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 7, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file2 products
Affected strength200MG
Report last updated2018-09-07
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

TEVA-ACEBUTOLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02204525

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-ACEBUTOLOL

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02147602

Different strengthSame 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

01926551

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ACEBUTOLOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-07

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)