CEFZIL POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION-250MG/5ML
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
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 CEFZIL POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION-250MG/5ML discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CEFZIL POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION-250MG/5ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 25, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CEFZIL POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION-250MG/5ML 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
SPC-CEFPROZIL
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
AVA-CEFPROZIL
AVANSTRA INC
SANDOZ CEFPROZIL
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
CEFPROZIL TABLETS
RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
MINT-CEFPROZIL
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
AURO-CEFPROZIL
AURO PHARMA 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
02163683
Strength
250mg
Dosage Form
Powder for solution
Route
oral
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Shortage History
Other Products from BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
100MG · DIN 02281066
0.5MG · DIN 02282224
120000000CELLS · DIN 02527138
5MG · DIN 02532557
15MG · DIN 02532573
10MG · DIN 02532565
2.5MG · DIN 02532549
100MG · DIN 00360414
125MG · DIN 02163675
250MG · DIN 02163659
500MG · DIN 02163667
10MG · DIN 01918362