Cetirizine (Extra Strength Allergy Relief, Allergy Relief) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Cetirizine products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 15 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
An antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever and hives.
Products affected
1 / 15
In shortage since
Apr 12, 2023
Reports on file
19
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
JAMP-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02451778 · since Apr 12, 2023, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · See other DIN
Resolved
NAT-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
DIN 02496461 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NAT-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
DIN 02496488 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP CETIRIZINE TABLETS
20MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02517353 · ended Dec 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02528681 · ended Sep 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CETIRIZINE EXTRA STRENGTH
10MG · TABLET
CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02517566 · ended Jan 3, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET
TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02466171 · ended Jun 13, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453363 · ended Mar 31, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453363 · ended Dec 3, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02231603 · ended Dec 9, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02231603 · ended Aug 28, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ALLERGY RELIEF
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240266 · ended Aug 21, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 19 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Cetirizine is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
The reported cause is: see other din. 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.
Cetirizine is classified under “ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC R06AE).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Cetirizine used for?
An antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever and hives.
When will Cetirizine 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 Cetirizine 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.