TALWIN
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
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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 TALWIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TALWIN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 9, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TALWIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
TALWIN - LIQ 30MG/ML
SANOFI-SYNTHELABO CANADA INC
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
02137984
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PENTAZOCINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-02-09
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
TALWIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MCG · DIN 02464284
10MCG · DIN 02464276
DIN 02464349
100UNIT · DIN 02469901
100UNIT · DIN 02469898
100UNIT · DIN 02469871
0.58MG · DIN 02254506
500UNIT · DIN 02422913
2000UNIT · DIN 02422948
3000UNIT · DIN 02422956
1000UNIT · DIN 02422921
4000UNIT · DIN 02448157