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Permanently Discontinued

APO-CEFACLOR

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-CEFACLOR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CEFACLOR 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CEFACLOR not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength250MG
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

NU-CEFACLOR CAPSULES 250MG

NU-PHARM INC

250MG · DIN 02231432

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFACLOR CAPSULES

IVAX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02237729

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CEFACLOR

MM THERAPEUTICS INC

250MG · DIN 02237383

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CEFACLOR

NU-PHARM INC

250MG · DIN 02238050

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFACLOR SUSPENSION

IVAX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02238792

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CECLOR

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 00465194

Different 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

02230263

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFACLOR

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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