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Permanently Discontinued

APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG

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-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG 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-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG 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 strength.1MG
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

NU-CLONIDINE TAB 0.1MG

NU-PHARM INC

.1MG · DIN 01913786

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-CLONIDINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

.1MG · DIN 02247607

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIXARIT TAB 0.025MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

0.025MG · DIN 00519251

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CATAPRES TAB 0.1MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

0.1MG · DIN 00259527

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CATAPRES TAB 0.2MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

0.2MG · DIN 00291889

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG

NU-PHARM INC

.2MG · DIN 01913220

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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

00868949

Strength

.1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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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