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Permanently Discontinued

APO CLOXI CAP 250MG

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 CLOXI CAP 250MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO CLOXI CAP 250MG 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 CLOXI CAP 250MG 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.

Closest Matches

TEVA-CLOXACILLIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00337765

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ORBENIN CAP 250MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

250MG · DIN 00002046

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-CLOXACILLIN CAP 250MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

250MG · DIN 02030500

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLOXACILLIN-250 CAP

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 02069660

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CLOXI CAPSULES 250MG

NU-PHARM INC

250MG · DIN 00717584

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEGOPEN INJ 250MG/VIAL

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

250MG · DIN 00407593

Same 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

00618292

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLOXACILLIN SODIUM

See all CLOXACILLIN SODIUM 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