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JUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 160MG 160 MG

ACETAMINOPHEN : 160 MG · DIN 02252821 · CELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Health Canada status: APPROVED

What is JUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 160MG?

JUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 160MG 160 MG contains ACETAMINOPHEN : 160 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02252821, held by CELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC., supplied as TABLET (CHEWABLE) for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as approved, status dated 14-Jan-2020. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.

Product details and regulatory record

DIN02252821
Brand nameJUNIOR STRENGTH CHEWABLE ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 160MG
Generic / active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN : 160 MG
ManufacturerCELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Strength160 MG
Dosage formTABLET (CHEWABLE)
Route of administrationORAL
ScheduleNON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
ATC codeN02BE01 ACETAMINOPHEN (PARACETAMOL)
AHFS class28:08.92
BiosimilarNo
Health Canada statusAPPROVED
Status date14-Jan-2020

Is ACETAMINOPHEN (PARACETAMOL) in shortage in Canada?

A Canadian shortage report is on file for a product containing this molecule: Active — reported by APOTEX INC, last seen 04 Sep 2026. A shortage on one presentation does not always affect every DIN of the molecule — the alternatives below list what else is marketed in Canada. Nexara can confirm current availability and identify substitutions or import options where permitted.

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What can be used instead?

Other Canadian products sharing ATC code N02BE01 ACETAMINOPHEN (PARACETAMOL). 75 of 409 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.

ProductStrengthFormManufacturerHealth Canada statusDIN
ACET 120120 MGSUPPOSITORYPENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INCMARKETEDDIN 02230434
ACET 160160 MGSUPPOSITORYPENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INCMARKETEDDIN 02230435
ACET 325325 MGSUPPOSITORYPENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INCMARKETEDDIN 02230436
ACET 650650 MGSUPPOSITORYPENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INCMARKETEDDIN 02230437
ACETAMINOPHEN 160 MG CHEWABLE TABLETS160 MGTABLET (CHEWABLE)LABORATOIRES TRIANON INC.MARKETEDDIN 02237562
ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG TABLETS REGULAR STRENGTH325 MGTABLETCELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.MARKETEDDIN 02252805
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLETS EXTRA STRENGTH EASY TO SWALLOW500 MGTABLETCELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.MARKETEDDIN 02255251
ACETAMINOPHEN 500MG TABLETS EXTRA STRENGTH500 MGTABLETCELLCHEM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.MARKETEDDIN 02252813
ACETAMINOPHEN ARTHRITIS PAIN650 MGTABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)PERRIGO INTERNATIONALMARKETEDDIN 02272482
ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG325 MGTABLETLABORATOIRES TRIANON INC.MARKETEDDIN 01977415

How can I get it?

This product is approved by Health Canada but not yet marketed in Canada, so there is no Canadian supply to draw on today. Nexara can tell you whether it has been launched, and can look at supply from other markets where a Canadian pack is not required or where importation is permitted.

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Ordering questions

Who can buy this from Nexara?

Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.

Is there a minimum order?

Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.

What is the lead time?

Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.

Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?

Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.

Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02252821. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Nexara Health is a licensed wholesaler and supplies licensed entities only; consumer orders are routed to a partner pharmacy.