MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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 MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 4, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Why Does Amoxicillin Go Into Shortage Every Winter in Canada?
Why pediatric amoxicillin runs short in fall and winter almost every year, which formulation is usually affected, and what a pharmacist can do about it.
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.
Other Products
PRO-AMOX-250
PRO DOC LIMITEE
APO-AMOXI
APOTEX INC
PRO-AMOX-500
PRO DOC LIMITEE
AURO-AMOXICILLIN
AURO PHARMA INC
JAMP-AMOXICILLIN
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
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
02238171
Strength
250MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02385473
333MG · DIN 02293269
10MG · DIN 02257955
40MG · DIN 02257963
DIN 02388138
DIN 02388146
50MG · DIN 02468549
1G · DIN 02407302
2G · DIN 02407310
25MG · DIN 02247243
100MG · DIN 02247244
50MG · DIN 02554666