Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine (Tylenol, Triatec-8) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 11 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A combination pain reliever containing acetaminophen, codeine and caffeine used to manage mild to moderate pain.
Products affected
2 / 11
In shortage since
Nov 27, 2017
Reports on file
44
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
WAMPOLE-ACETAMINOPHEN/CODEINE/CAFFEINE
300MG
8MG
15MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02453703 · since Nov 27, 2017, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TRIATEC-8
325MG
8MG
15MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 00852163 · since Oct 31, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 2
15MG
300MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653241 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 3
15MG
30MG
300MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653276 · ended Dec 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 3
15MG
300MG
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653276 · ended Nov 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 2
15MG
300MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653241 · ended Nov 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 1
300MG
8MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653233 · ended Oct 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 1
300MG
8MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653233 · ended Aug 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 3
15MG
300MG
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653276 · ended Aug 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 1
300MG
8MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653233 · ended Jul 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 2
15MG
300MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653241 · ended Jul 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LENOLTEC NO. 3
300MG
30MG
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653276 · ended May 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 44 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
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.
Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AJ).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine used for?
A combination pain reliever containing acetaminophen, codeine and caffeine used to manage mild to moderate pain.
When will Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine 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 Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine 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.