Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO-SULFATRIM ORAL SUSPENSION

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-SULFATRIM ORAL SUSPENSION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-SULFATRIM ORAL SUSPENSION 40MG 8MG 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-SULFATRIM ORAL SUSPENSION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength40MG 8MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

00846465

Strength

40MG 8MG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TRIMETHOPRIM

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