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Metolazone (Zaroxolyn) shortage status

Discontinued

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 31, 2026

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

A diuretic (water pill) used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

To be discontinued

ZAROXOLYN

2.5MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

DIN 00888400

reversed

ZAROXOLYN

2.5MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

DIN 00888400

Resolved

ZAROXOLYN

2.5MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

DIN 00888400 · ended May 9, 2023

What's happening

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

Metolazone is classified under “LOW-CEILING DIURETICS, EXCL THIAZIDES” (ATC C03BA).

Recent changes

Aug 31, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

What is Metolazone used for?

A diuretic (water pill) used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure.

When will Metolazone 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 Metolazone 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.