Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid (Methoxisal-C, Robaxisal C) shortage status
Widespread shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 4 of 5 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.
A combination containing a muscle relaxant, codeine and ASA, used for muscle pain and spasm.
Products affected
4 / 5
In shortage since
Mar 1, 2013
Reports on file
7
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).
Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE ULC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices. 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.
Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid used for?
A combination containing a muscle relaxant, codeine and ASA, used for muscle pain and spasm.
When will Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid 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 Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid 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.