Permanently Discontinued

APO-CLINDAMYCIN

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-CLINDAMYCIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CLINDAMYCIN 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CLINDAMYCIN 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 strength150MG

Last updated2019-11-11

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

DALACIN C 150 MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

150MG · DIN 00030570

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-CLINDAMYCIN CAPSULES-150MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 02130033

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RIVA-CLINDAMYCIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

150MG · DIN 02242409

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DALACIN C PHOSPHATE

PFIZER CANADA ULC

150MG · DIN 00260436

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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CLINDAMYCIN INJECTION, USP

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED

150MG · DIN 02130866

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE INJECTION USP LIQ

LYPHOMED, DIVISION OF FUJISAWA CANADA INC.

150MG · DIN 02051826

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02245232

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-11-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244