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Active Shortage

CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP

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 CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP in Canada?

Yes. CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP 2MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP not available?

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

When will CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength2MG
Report last updated2017-10-05
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

CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION BP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2MG · DIN 02304759

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

RIVA-CIPROFLOXACIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

500MG · DIN 02251248

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ACT CIPROFLOXACIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02247339

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02248756

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TARO-CIPROFLOX

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02303736

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

JAMP-CIPROFLOXACIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02380358

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02304546

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CIPROFLOXACIN

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from 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