Permanently Discontinued

SINEMET CR 200/50

MERCK 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 CR 200/50 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SINEMET CR 200/50 50MG 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 3, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength50MG 200MG

Last updated2019-04-03

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

00870935

Strength

50MG 200MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CARBIDOPA LEVODOPA

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-04-03

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC

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

40MG · DIN 00782327

20MG · DIN 02483548

10MG · DIN 02483513

15MG · DIN 02483521

100MG · DIN 02451816

50MG · DIN 02244265