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Permanently Discontinued

PRO-CEFADROXIL - 500

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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 PRO-CEFADROXIL - 500 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-CEFADROXIL - 500 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-CEFADROXIL - 500 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
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2021-04-02

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

DURICEF

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

500MG · DIN 00507245

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CEFADROXIL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 02235134

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CEFADROXIL

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02240774

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFADROXIL

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02240600

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CEFADROXIL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02544792

Same 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

02311062

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFADROXIL

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Shortage History