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Permanently Discontinued

EES-400

AMDIPHARM LIMITED

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 EES-400 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EES-400 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 22, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EES-400 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
Affected strength400MG
Last updated2017-06-22

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.

Other Products

NOVO-RYTHRO ETHYLSUCCINATE PWR 400MG/5ML

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

400MG · DIN 00652318

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

125MG · DIN 00015474

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00391581

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ERYTHROCIN FILMTAB 500MG

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00266515

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 00210641

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE SUSPENSION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00021172

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

00453617

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ERYTHROMYCIN

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Shortage History