APO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG
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-SALVENT AEM 100MCG discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG 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-SALVENT AEM 100MCG not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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
NOVO-SALMOL INHALER 100MCG/AEM
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
RATIO-SALBUTAMOL
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
MED SALBUTAMOL INHALATION SOLUTION 1MG/ML
MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED
VENTODISK PWR 200MCG/BLISTER
GLAXO CANADA INC
TEVA-SALBUTAMOL STERINEBS P.F.
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
VENTOLIN NEBULES P.F. LIQ INH 1.25MG/2.5ML
GLAXO CANADA INC
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
00790419
Strength
100MCG
Dosage Form
METERED-DOSE AEROSOL
Route
INHALATION
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
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.
Shortage History
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178