Active Shortage

APO-FAMOTIDINE

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 there a shortage of APO-FAMOTIDINE in Canada?

Yes. APO-FAMOTIDINE 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-FAMOTIDINE not available?

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

When will APO-FAMOTIDINE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength10MG

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.

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PEPCID AC

KENVUE CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02185938

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PEPCID AC (CHEWABLE TAB) - 10MG

MERCK CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02185911

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ACID CONTROL

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

10MG · DIN 02237223

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PEPTIC GUARD

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02231104

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

PEPCID I.V. 10MG/ML

MERCK CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 00728128

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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APO-FAMOTIDINE INJECTABLE

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02244888

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02231119

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FAMOTIDINE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244