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Permanently Discontinued

CIPROFLOXACIN

SANIS HEALTH 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 CIPROFLOXACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CIPROFLOXACIN 750MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 31, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CIPROFLOXACIN 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 file6 products
Affected strength750MG
Report last updated2017-03-31
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.

Other Products

SANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02248756

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CIPROFLOXACIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

500MG · DIN 02251248

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-CIPROFLOXACIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02380358

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CIPROFLOXACIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

500MG · DIN 02353326

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-CIPROFLOXACIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02379694

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT CIPROFLOXACIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02247339

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

02353334

Strength

750MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CIPROFLOXACIN

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Shortage History