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Acetaminophen Caffeine shortage status

Discontinued

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Acetaminophen Caffeine products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

A pain reliever combining acetaminophen with caffeine for headaches and minor aches.

Products affected
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Reports on file
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Reports by product

Discontinued
ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF
500MG 65MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02290901

What's happening

One or more Acetaminophen Caffeine products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Acetaminophen Caffeine is classified under “OTHER ANALGESICS AND ANTIPYRETICS” (ATC N02BE).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Acetaminophen Caffeine used for?

A pain reliever combining acetaminophen with caffeine for headaches and minor aches.

When will Acetaminophen Caffeine 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 Caffeine 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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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.