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

TD POLIO ADSORBED

SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED

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 TD POLIO ADSORBED discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TD POLIO ADSORBED 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 2LF has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 4, 2018). 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 strength32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 2LF
Last updated2018-10-04

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

00615358

Strength

32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 2LF

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

INACTIVATED POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE TETANUS TOXOID DIPHTHERIA TOXOID

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-04

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)