TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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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 TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2 discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2 50MG 330MG 30MG 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2 not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Tecnal C 1/2 Shortage in Canada: Discontinued or Just Short-Supplied?
Why Tecnal C 1/2 (butalbital/ASA/codeine/caffeine) shows both a discontinuation notice and an active shortage report, and what to do since it contains codeine.
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
00608181
Strength
50MG 330MG 30MG 40MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
BUTALBITAL ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID CODEINE PHOSPHATE CAFFEINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-05-28
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2 has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
750MG · DIN 02247341
500MG · DIN 02247340
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
300MG · DIN 02370654