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Permanently Discontinued

APO-GAIN LIQ 20MG/ML

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-GAIN LIQ 20MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-GAIN LIQ 20MG/ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-GAIN LIQ 20MG/ML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route
Affected strength20MG
Report last updated2019-01-02
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

MEN'S ROGAINE

KENVUE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00708925

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HAIR REGROWTH FORMULA

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

20MG · DIN 02356597

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

WOMEN'S ROGAINE FOAM 5%

KENVUE CANADA INC.

5% · DIN 02424703

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEN'S ROGAINE FOAM 5%

KENVUE CANADA INC.

5% · DIN 02368684

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

WOMEN'S HAIR REGROWTH TREATMENT

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5% · DIN 02551659

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEN'S GLN-MINOXIDIL

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

5% · DIN 02553465

Different strengthDifferent 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

00885754

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

MINOXIDIL

See all MINOXIDIL products →

Shortage History