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Permanently Discontinued

APO-CLONIDINE

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-CLONIDINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CLONIDINE 0.025MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CLONIDINE not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.025MG
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.

Closest Matches

DIXARIT TAB 0.025MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

0.025MG · DIN 00519251

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ CLONIDINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.025MG · DIN 02516217

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CLONIDINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

0.025MG · DIN 02528207

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CATAPRES TAB 0.1MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

0.1MG · DIN 00259527

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CATAPRES TAB 0.2MG

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

0.2MG · DIN 00291889

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CLONIDINE TAB 0.2MG

NU-PHARM INC

.2MG · DIN 01913220

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo 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

02248732

Strength

0.025MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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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