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Permanently Discontinued

APO FUROSEMIDE TAB 20MG

APOTEX INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is APO FUROSEMIDE TAB 20MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO FUROSEMIDE TAB 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO FUROSEMIDE TAB 20MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2018-09-15
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

PRO-FUROSEMIDE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

20MG · DIN 00496723

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-FUROSEMIDE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

20MG · DIN 02466759

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LASIX ORAL SOLUTION

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02224720

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LASIX SPECIAL

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02224755

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

FUROSEMIDE INJ USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 00527033

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

FUROSEMIDE INJECTION SDZ

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02382539

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00396788

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FUROSEMIDE

See all FUROSEMIDE products →

Shortage History