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

ERYBID

AMDIPHARM LIMITED

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 ERYBID discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ERYBID 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 22, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ERYBID not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file1 product · 0 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2017-06-22
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.

Other Products

ERYTHROMYCIN

PHARMA STULLN INC.

5MG · DIN 02141574

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

00893862

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ERYTHROMYCIN

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Shortage History