ABELCET
LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC
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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 ABELCET discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ABELCET 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 21, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ABELCET not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
FUNGIZONE
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
AMPHOTEC 100 MG
THREE RIVERS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
AMPHOTERICIN B FOR INJECTION, USP
STERIMAX INC
AMPHOTEC 50 MG
THREE RIVERS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
AMBISOME
ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
TARO-AMPHOTERICIN B LIPOSOMAL
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02231590
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
AMPHOTERICIN B
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-01-21
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.