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No shortage on file

TARO-ACYCLOVIR

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of TARO-ACYCLOVIR in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of TARO-ACYCLOVIR 5% reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route
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.

Closest Matches

ZOVIRAX

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

5% · DIN 00569771

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-ACYCLOVIR OINTMENT

APOTEX INC

5% · DIN 02477130

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

VALTREX

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

500MG · DIN 02219492

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

APO-ACYCLOVIR

APOTEX INC

800MG · DIN 02207656

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

50MG · DIN 02236926

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

VALACYCLOVIR

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02442000

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

⚠ 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

02522306

Strength

5%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

ACYCLOVIR

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Shortage History