FLAGYL
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA 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 FLAGYL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FLAGYL 10% has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 20, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
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AVENTIS PHARMA INC
NORITATE
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
NIDAGEL
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METROCREAM - CRM 0.75%
GALDERMA CANADA INC.
METRONIDAZOLE TAB 250MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION, USP
BAXTER CORPORATION
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
01926861
Strength
10%
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
VAGINAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MCG · DIN 02464284
10MCG · DIN 02464276
DIN 02464349
100UNIT · DIN 02469901
100UNIT · DIN 02469898
100UNIT · DIN 02469871
0.58MG · DIN 02254506
500UNIT · DIN 02422913
2000UNIT · DIN 02422948
3000UNIT · DIN 02422956
1000UNIT · DIN 02422921
4000UNIT · DIN 02448157