APO-FAMOTIDINE TAB 40MG USP
APOTEX 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 APO-FAMOTIDINE TAB 40MG USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-FAMOTIDINE TAB 40MG USP has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is APO-FAMOTIDINE TAB 40MG USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PEPCID I.V. 10MG/ML
MERCK CANADA INC
PEPCID TAB 40MG
MERCK CANADA INC
PEPCID TAB 20MG
MERCK CANADA INC
NU-FAMOTIDINE TAB 40MG
NU-PHARM INC
NU-FAMOTIDINE TAB 20MG
NU-PHARM INC
PEPCID AC
KENVUE CANADA INC.
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
01953834
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Shortage History
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178