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Permanently Discontinued

APO-CIPROFLOX

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-CIPROFLOX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CIPROFLOX 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CIPROFLOX 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 strength500MG
Report last updated2018-09-15
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

MINT-CIPROFLOX

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02423561

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CIPROFLOXACIN

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02381923

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CIPROFLOXACIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

500MG · DIN 02251248

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-CIPROFLOXACIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02317818

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 02248438

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-CIPROFLOX

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02303736

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

02229522

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CIPROFLOXACIN

See all CIPROFLOXACIN products →

Shortage History