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Permanently Discontinued

PRO-CEFUROXIME - 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-CEFUROXIME - 500 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-CEFUROXIME - 500 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 1, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-CEFUROXIME - 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 file4 products · 2 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2021-06-01
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

CEFTIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

125MG · DIN 02212307

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-CEFUROXIME

AURO PHARMA INC

250MG · DIN 02344823

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CEFUROXIME

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02547198

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFUROXIME FOR INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1.5G · DIN 02241639

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

02311453

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFUROXIME

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Shortage History