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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 · 4 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2023-03-22
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.

Closest Matches

APO-METRONIDAZOLE

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02248562

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-METRONIDAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02470284

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METRONIDAZOLE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02518767

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-METRONIDAZOLE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02519755

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 00545066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-METRONIDAZOLE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

250MG · DIN 02535807

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

See all METRONIDAZOLE products →

Shortage History