ACYCLOVIR
SANIS HEALTH 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 ACYCLOVIR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACYCLOVIR 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 31, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACYCLOVIR 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.
Closest Matches
ZOVIRAX 400
GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
APO-ACYCLOVIR
APOTEX INC
ALTI-ACYCLOVIR - 400MG
ALTIMED PHARMA INC.
Other Products
ZOVIRAX TAB 200MG
GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
RATIO-ACYCLOVIR
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
ACYCLOVIR
APOTEX 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
02286564
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ACYCLOVIR
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-03-31
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02286262
100MG · DIN 02286246
200MG · DIN 02286254
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
0.50MG · DIN 02349205
200MG · DIN 02364336
2.5MG · DIN 02478587
5MG · DIN 02331284
10MG · DIN 02331292