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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-LEVOFLOXACIN

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-LEVOFLOXACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-LEVOFLOXACIN 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-LEVOFLOXACIN 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 file5 products · 4 same form & route
Affected strength250MG
Report last updated2017-04-07
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

APO-LEVOFLOXACIN

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02284707

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP LEVOFLOXACIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02508443

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ LEVOFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02298643

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-LEVOFLOXACIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02415879

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

QUINSAIR

CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.

240MG · DIN 02442302

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02284677

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LEVOFLOXACIN

See all LEVOFLOXACIN products →

Shortage History