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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 300MG 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 strength300MG
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

AXID

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 00778346

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-NIZATIDINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

300MG · DIN 02177722

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-NIZATIDINE

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

300MG · DIN 02240458

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-NIZATIDINE

PHARMEL INC

300MG · DIN 02238195

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEN-NIZATIDINE

GENPHARM ULC

300MG · DIN 02246047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NIZATIDINE-300

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 02239559

Same 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

02220164

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIZATIDINE

See all NIZATIDINE products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History