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Permanently Discontinued

APO AMPI LIQ 250MG/5ML

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 AMPI LIQ 250MG/5ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO AMPI LIQ 250MG/5ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO AMPI LIQ 250MG/5ML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

PENBRITIN PWS 250MG/5ML

AYERST LABORATORIES

250MG · DIN 00002429

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO AMPI 250 CAP 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00251690

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-AMPICILLIN SUS 250MG/5ML

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00021148

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENBRITIN-250 PWS IM/IV 250MG/VIAL

WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 02043157

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PENBRITIN CAP 250MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

250MG · DIN 00002003

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-AMPICILLIN SUS 125MG/5ML

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00021121

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

00603287

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMPICILLIN

See all AMPICILLIN products →

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History