Hello, I have heard that TRENTAL (Pentoxifylline 400) is no longer sold in Canada, so I would like to know what drug it is being replaced with? Thank you for your help!
49-year-old woman6 years ago
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49-year-old woman · 6 years ago
A doctor suggested I take TRENTAL, Vitamin E for my bowel problems related to my radiation therapy.
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Hello Ms.,According to the Health Canada website (Drug Product Database), pentoxifylline 400mg extended release produced by AA Pharma and having the DIN 02230090 is still marketed in Canada. I am curious, where did your information stating otherwise come from?
I understand.In fact, the original Trental is no longer available in Canada (as are many drugs for which a generic form is available). However, at least one generic is available on the Canadian market.Good evening,Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist
49-year-old woman · 6 years ago
Hello, I have another question for you. This summer I have to go to Paris to see a specialist in radio-oncology, and he is going to propose a treatment of drugs to take for my intestines which are irradiated following a radiotherapy several years ago. 1) I imagine that I will be able to buy the drugs in a pharmacy in Paris (because they are not all available in QC). 2) I will be able to bring them back to QC with the prescription from the specialist in Paris?Thank you!
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Yes, no problem for your two questions. It is possible that some drugs used in France are a little different from what we find here, but as a general rule we are able to find an alternative (or sometimes to bring the drugs from another country through a "special access" program).Good evening,Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist