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Active Shortage

APO-LOPERAMIDE - TAB 2MG

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 there a shortage of APO-LOPERAMIDE - TAB 2MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-LOPERAMIDE - TAB 2MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-LOPERAMIDE - TAB 2MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will APO-LOPERAMIDE - TAB 2MG be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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.

Closest Matches

ANTI-DIARRHEAL CAPLETS - 2MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

2MG · DIN 02170272

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-LOPERAMIDE - 2MG CAPLET

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

2MG · DIN 02162784

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIARRHEA RELIEF - CAPLETS 2MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

2MG · DIN 02164450

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IMODIUM CAPLETS 2MG

JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA, DIVISION OF JANSSEN-ORTHO INC.

2MG · DIN 00860743

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LOPERAMIDE-2

PRO DOC LIMITEE

2MG · DIN 02225182

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-LOPERAMIDE - CAPLET 2MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 02228351

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02212005

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History