Permanently Discontinued

APO-NIZATIDINE

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-NIZATIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-NIZATIDINE 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-NIZATIDINE 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 strength150MG

Last updated2017-03-13

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

PMS-NIZATIDINE 150MG CAPSULES

PHARMASCIENCE INC

150MG · DIN 02177714

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOM-NIZATIDINE 150MG CAPSULES

DOMINION PHARMACAL

150MG · DIN 02185814

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-NIZATIDINE

NU-PHARM INC

150MG · DIN 02247051

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NIZATIDINE-150

PRO DOC LIMITEE

150MG · DIN 02239558

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

AXID

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 00778346

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-NIZATIDINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 02177722

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02220156

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIZATIDINE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2017-03-13

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from APOTEX INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244