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

TEVA-RANITIDINE

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-RANITIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-RANITIDINE has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-RANITIDINE 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
Last updated2020-02-13

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

RATIO-RANITIDINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 00828823

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZANTAC

GLAXO CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00603791

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZANTAC-C CAP 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00849421

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZANTAC-C CAP 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00849448

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZANTAC TAB 150MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 00553379

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZANTAC TAB 300MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

300MG · DIN 00641790

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00828556

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-02-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons