APO-CELECOXIB
APOTEX 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 APO-CELECOXIB discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CELECOXIB 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 21, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is APO-CELECOXIB 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
BIO-CELECOXIB
BIOMED PHARMA
AG-CELECOXIB
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
AURO-CELECOXIB
AURO PHARMA INC
Other Products
CELEBREX
BGP PHARMA ULC
RIVA-CELECOX
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
CELECOXIB
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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
02418940
Strength
200MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
CELECOXIB
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-01-21
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554178
2MG · DIN 02554194