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Active Shortage

ODAN-ERYTHROMYCIN

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 there a shortage of ODAN-ERYTHROMYCIN in Canada?

Yes. ODAN-ERYTHROMYCIN 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated January 10, 2019).

Why is ODAN-ERYTHROMYCIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will ODAN-ERYTHROMYCIN be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2019-01-10

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

ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

125MG · DIN 00015474

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00391581

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ERYTHROCIN FILMTAB 500MG

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00266515

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 00210641

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE SUSPENSION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00021172

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NOVO-RYTHRO ETHYLSUCCINATE PWR 400MG/5ML

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

400MG · DIN 00652318

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

00641324

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

ERYTHROMYCIN

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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