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Permanently Discontinued

APO CLOXI FOR ORAL SOLN 125MG/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 CLOXI FOR ORAL SOLN 125MG/5ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO CLOXI FOR ORAL SOLN 125MG/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 CLOXI FOR ORAL SOLN 125MG/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 strength125MG
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

ORBENIN PWR 125MG/5ML

AYERST LABORATORIES

125MG · DIN 00002445

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ORBENIN PWS 125MG/5ML

WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.

125MG · DIN 02042975

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CLOXI SOLUTION 125MG/5ML

NU-PHARM INC

125MG · DIN 00717630

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-CLOXACILLIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00337765

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEGOPEN INJ 500MG/VIAL

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

500MG · DIN 00407607

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEGOPEN INJ 2000MG/VIAL

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

2G · DIN 00407615

Different strengthSame 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

00644633

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

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