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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC

TEVA CANADA 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 TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 20, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2025-03-20

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

NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00886025

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DICLOFENAC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02174677

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02028670

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DICLOFENAC ECT 25MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 00870951

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VOLTAREN TAB 25MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00514004

Different strengthDifferent 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

00808547

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (ENTERIC-COATED)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-03-20

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-DICLOFENAC EC has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.