PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN XL
PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN XL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN XL 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 20, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN XL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
CIPRO TAB 500MG
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
PHL-CIPROFLOXACIN
PHARMEL INC
CIPRO TAB 100MG
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
CIPRO TAB 250MG
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
CIPRO TAB 750MG
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
CIPRO 100 - TAB 100MG
BAYER INC
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
02416433
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (IMMEDIATE AND EXTENDED RELEASE) TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393