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Permanently Discontinued

APO-SILDENAFIL R

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 APO-SILDENAFIL R discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-SILDENAFIL R has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-SILDENAFIL R 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
Last updated2018-09-15

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

VIAGRA

BGP PHARMA ULC

25MG · DIN 02239766

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

M-SILDENAFIL

MANTRA PHARMA INC

50MG · DIN 02430029

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

DOM-SILDENAFIL

DOMINION PHARMACAL

100MG · DIN 02407663

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

TARO-SILDENAFIL

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 02383136

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

VAN-SILDENAFIL

VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02431866

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PRV-SILDENAFIL

PHARMAPAR INC

100MG · DIN 02463024

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02418118

Active Ingredient

SILDENAFIL

See all SILDENAFIL products →

Shortage History