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

NOVAMOXIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 NOVAMOXIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOVAMOXIN 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOVAMOXIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Guide

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Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength125MG
Report last updated2019-10-26
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

APO-AMOXI

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 00628131

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-AMOX-250

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00644331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-AMOX-500

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00644315

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-AMOXICILLIN

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02388081

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-AMOXICILLIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02433079

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

02036347

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (CHEWABLE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

See all AMOXICILLIN products →

Shortage History