Permanently Discontinued

APO-CIMETIDINE TAB 800MG

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-CIMETIDINE TAB 800MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CIMETIDINE TAB 800MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 21, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CIMETIDINE TAB 800MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength800MG

Last updated2018-09-21

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

PEPTOL TAB 800MG

CARTER-HORNER CORP.

800MG · DIN 00618616

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-CIMETINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

800MG · DIN 00663727

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

CIMETIDINE TAB 600MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

600MG · DIN 00618705

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PEPTOL TAB 600MG

CARTER-HORNER CORP.

600MG · DIN 00584282

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CIMETIDINE TAB 400MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

400MG · DIN 00618691

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CIMETIDINE TAB 300MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 00596477

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00749494

Strength

800MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CIMETIDINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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