Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO-AMOXI CAP 500MG

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-AMOXI CAP 500MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-AMOXI CAP 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 9, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-AMOXI CAP 500MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Guide

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 3 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2018-11-09
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

PRO-AMOX-500

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00644315

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AMOXICILLIN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02401509

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-AMOX-250

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00644331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-AMOXICILLIN

AURO PHARMA INC

250MG · DIN 02388073

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo 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

00628123

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-11-09

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons