Acetaminophen (Pediatrix, Tempra Infant) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Also sold as: Pediatrix, Tempra Infant, Tempra Double Strength Children's, Tempra Children's
Some Acetaminophen products are in shortage in Canada (9 of 26 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A common pain reliever and fever reducer used for headaches, minor aches and fever.
Products affected
9 / 26
In shortage since
Jun 20, 2020
Reports on file
88
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG
325MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02362422 · since May 12, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG
500MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02362244 · since Jan 13, 2026, est. end Jun 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
PEDIATRIX DROPS
80MG · DROPS · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02027801 · since Jun 3, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACÉTAMINOPHÈNE COMPRIMÉ TABLET 500
500MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02022222 · since Jun 20, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACÉTAMINOPHÈNE BLASON SHIELD 500
500MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02362201 · since Jun 20, 2020, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP ACETAMINOPHEN BLAZON 500
500MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02355299 · since May 31, 2022, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEMPRA DOUBLE STRENGTH CHILDREN'S SYRUP
160MG · SYRUP · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 00875996 · since Mar 17, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEMPRA INFANT DROPS
80MG · DROPS · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 00875988 · since Aug 3, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEMPRA CHILDREN'S SYRUP
80MG · SYRUP · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 00884553 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ACETAMINOPHEN CHEWABLE TABLETS 80 MG FOR CHILDREN
80MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02017458 · ended Apr 21, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA STRENGTH
500MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00545007 · ended Apr 23, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS
325MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02229873 · ended Feb 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Acetaminophen is currently affected by 9 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, LABORATOIRE RIVA INC., JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION and 1 others.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Acetaminophen is classified under “OTHER ANALGESICS AND ANTIPYRETICS” (ATC N02BE).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Acetaminophen used for?
A common pain reliever and fever reducer used for headaches, minor aches and fever.
When will Acetaminophen be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Acetaminophen in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.