ERYTHRO-S
AA PHARMA 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 ERYTHRO-S discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ERYTHRO-S 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ERYTHRO-S not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.
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
ERYTHROCIN FILMTAB 500MG
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED
Other Products
ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML
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NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG
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ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE SUSPENSION
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NOVO-RYTHRO ETHYLSUCCINATE PWR 400MG/5ML
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
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
00688568
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from AA PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
10MG · DIN 02420333
DIN 00784400
DIN 02248764
DIN 02248763
50MG · DIN 02458748
200MG · DIN 02458756
25MG · DIN 02248034
100MG · DIN 02248035
30MG · DIN 00771376
60MG · DIN 00771384
67MG · DIN 02243180
200MG · DIN 02239864