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Permanently Discontinued

APO-FAMOTIDINE TAB 20MG 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 20MG USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-FAMOTIDINE TAB 20MG 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 20MG USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2018-09-15
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.

Other Products

PEPCID AC

KENVUE CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02185938

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MAXIMUM STRENGTH PEPCID AC

KENVUE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 02273357

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

FAMOTIDINE

SANIS HEALTH INC

40MG · DIN 02351110

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

JAMP FAMOTIDINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

40MG · DIN 02507757

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

AG-FAMOTIDINE

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 02509970

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ACID CONTROLLER MAXIMUM STRENGTH

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 02538350

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

01953842

Active Ingredient

FAMOTIDINE

See all FAMOTIDINE products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History