PROCYSBI 25 MG
CYSTEAMINE (CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE) : 25 MG · DIN 02464705 · AMGEN CANADA INC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is PROCYSBI?
PROCYSBI 25 MG contains CYSTEAMINE (CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE) : 25 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02464705, held by AMGEN CANADA INC, supplied as CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 17-Apr-2025. 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.
What is PROCYSBI used for?
PROCYSBI (cysteamine delayed-release capsules) is indicated for the treatment of nephropathic cystinosis. PROCYSBI treatment should be initiated under the supervision of a physician experienced in the treatment of cystinosis.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02464705 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | PROCYSBI |
| Generic / active ingredient | CYSTEAMINE (CYSTEAMINE BITARTRATE) : 25 MG |
| Manufacturer | AMGEN CANADA INC |
| Strength | 25 MG |
| Dosage form | CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | A16AA04 MERCAPTAMINE |
| AHFS class | 92:92.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 17-Apr-2025 |
| Original market date | 2017-10-17 00:00:00 |
How is it stored and handled?
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How is it supplied?
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What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code A16AA04 MERCAPTAMINE. 2 of 2 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.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROCYSBI | 75 MG | CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE) | AMGEN CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02464713 |
Who else supplies MERCAPTAMINE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. MERCAPTAMINE appears in 7 registered pack listings across 2 markets, published on 2 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
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.