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Permanently Discontinued

FLAGYL

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 FLAGYL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FLAGYL 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 22, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is FLAGYL 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 updated2023-03-22

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

AURO-METRONIDAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02470284

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METRONIDAZOLE

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02406489

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

FLAGYL 500 500MG

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 01926888

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

METRONIDAZOLE TAB 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00420409

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-METRONIDAZOLE 250MG/TAB

PHARMASCIENCE INC

250MG · DIN 00584339

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 00545066

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

01926853

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METRONIDAZOLE

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Shortage History