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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN

TEVA CANADA 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 TEVA-CEPHALEXIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 9, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 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 · 2 same form & route
Affected strength250MG
Report last updated2020-10-09
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

LUPIN-CEPHALEXIN

LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02471140

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CEPHALEXIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02494698

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 250

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00342092

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-CEPHALEXIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 02562596

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 125

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00342106

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CEPHALEXIN SUSPENSION

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

125MG · DIN 02528436

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

00583413

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN

See all CEPHALEXIN products →

Shortage History