APO-CETIRIZINE
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-CETIRIZINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CETIRIZINE has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 31, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is APO-CETIRIZINE 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.
Other Products
REACTINE
KENVUE CANADA INC.
APO-CETIRIZINE
APOTEX INC
REACTINE 20 MG TABLET
KENVUE CANADA INC.
ALLERGY RELIEF
APOTEX INC
PMS-CETIRIZINE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
REACTINE FAST MELT JUNIOR
KENVUE CANADA INC.
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02240910
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Shortage History
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.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178