Permanently Discontinued

TRI-CYCLEN TABLETS - 28-DAY

JANSSEN INC

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 TRI-CYCLEN TABLETS - 28-DAY discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TRI-CYCLEN TABLETS - 28-DAY 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.18MG 0.215MG 0.25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 5, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TRI-CYCLEN TABLETS - 28-DAY not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.18MG 0.215MG 0.25MG

Last updated2020-03-05

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

02029421

Strength

0.035MG 0.035MG 0.035MG 0.18MG 0.215MG 0.25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL NORGESTIMATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from JANSSEN INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

DIN 02538563

DIN 02538555

4MG · DIN 02493225

3MG · DIN 02493217

5MG · DIN 02493233

0.5MG · DIN 02397447