Permanently Discontinued

SINEMET

ORGANON 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 SINEMET discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SINEMET 100MG 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 29, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SINEMET not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength100MG 25MG

Last updated2022-07-29

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

00513997

Strength

100MG 25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LEVODOPA CARBIDOPA

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-07-29

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

SINEMET has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2017-10-11

Shortage Avoided

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from ORGANON CANADA INC.

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

400MCG · DIN 02243596

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

200MCG · DIN 02243595

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

100MCG · DIN 02438690

CELESTONE SOLUSPAN

DIN 00028096

COTAZYM

DIN 00263818

COTAZYM ECS 20

DIN 00821373