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Permanently Discontinued

APO-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION

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-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Last updated2018-09-15

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

SANDIMMUNE ORAL SOL 100MG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00593249

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDIMMUNE SOFT GELATIN CAP 100MG

SANDOZ CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 00755605

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDIMMUNE I.V.

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00593257

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

NEORAL

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 02150697

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDIMMUNE SOFT GELATINE CAP 25MG

SANDOZ CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00755591

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDIMMUNE CAP 50MG

SANDOZ CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 01907182

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02244324

Active Ingredient

CYCLOSPORINE

See all CYCLOSPORINE products →

Shortage History