EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES
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 EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES in Canada?
Yes. EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES 400MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 17, 2022).
Why is EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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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?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02376601
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178