CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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 CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION USP 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 18, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
DALACIN C PHOSPHATE
PFIZER CANADA ULC
CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION, USP
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED
Other Products
DALACIN C 150 MG
PFIZER CANADA ULC
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE INJECTION USP LIQ
LYPHOMED, DIVISION OF FUJISAWA CANADA INC.
CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
RATIO-CLINDAMYCIN CAPSULES-150MG
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02230535
Strength
150MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Business reasons
Other Products from SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495910
DIN 02495937
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759