Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO-CAPTO TAB 6.25MG

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-CAPTO TAB 6.25MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CAPTO TAB 6.25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 12, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CAPTO TAB 6.25MG 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 strength6.25MG
Last updated2019-06-12

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

CAPOTEN TAB 12.5MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

12.5MG · DIN 00695661

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CAPTOPRIL-12.5 TAB 12.5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

12.5MG · DIN 01910329

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CAPOTEN TAB 50MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

50MG · DIN 00546291

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CAPTOPRIL-50 TAB 50MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 01910361

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CAPTOPRIL TAB 25MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00851833

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-CAPTOPRIL

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

100MG · DIN 02163594

Different strengthSame 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

01999559

Strength

6.25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CAPTOPRIL

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Shortage History