Active Shortage

APO-METRONIDAZOLE

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-METRONIDAZOLE in Canada?

Yes. APO-METRONIDAZOLE 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 7, 2026).

Why is APO-METRONIDAZOLE not available?

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

When will APO-METRONIDAZOLE be available again?

The estimated resolution date (August 14, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength500MG

Last updated2026-08-07

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

AURO-METRONIDAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02470284

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-METRONIDAZOLE

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02406489

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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METRONIDAZOLE TAB 250MG

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PMS-METRONIDAZOLE 250MG/TAB

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250MG · DIN 00584339

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 00545066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

02248562

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METRONIDAZOLE

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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

2026-08-07

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