Permanently Discontinued

APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 500MG

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-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 500MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 500MG 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-PROCAINAMIDE CAP 500MG 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 strength500MG

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

PRONESTYL CAP 500MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00353523

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PROCAINAMIDE-500 CAP 500MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00728268

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PRONESTYL-SR TAB 500MG

Extended-Release

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00639885

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRONESTYL CAP 375MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

375MG · DIN 00296031

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PROCAINAMIDE-250 CAP 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00731382

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRONESTYL CAP 250MG

SQUIBB CANADA INC., DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 00029076

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00713341

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PROCAINAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

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ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

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ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244