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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 500MG 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 strength500MG
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

CECLOR

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 00465194

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-CEFACLOR

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 02231693

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-CEFACLOR

PHARMASCIENCE INC

500MG · DIN 02185849

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PMS-CEFACLOR 125 - PWS 25MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

25MG · DIN 02185857

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-CEFACLOR 125 - SUS 25MG/ML

DOMINION PHARMACAL

25MG · DIN 02177668

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-CEFACLOR 375 B.I.D.

DOMINION PHARMACAL

75MG · DIN 02177684

Different strengthDifferent 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

02230264

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFACLOR

See all CEFACLOR products →

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