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

CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA 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 CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2017-06-27

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

TEGOPEN INJ 500MG/VIAL

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

500MG · DIN 00407607

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ORBENIN INJ 500MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

500MG · DIN 00002178

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ORBENIN CAP 500MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

500MG · DIN 00002054

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ORBENIN 500 CAP 500MG

WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 02042932

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CLOXACILLIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02069679

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEGOPEN INJ 2000MG/VIAL

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

2G · DIN 00407615

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

01912429

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CLOXACILLIN SODIUM

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Shortage History