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

APO-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION

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-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CYCLOSPORINE ORAL SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2018-09-15
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.

Other Products

SANDIMMUNE I.V.

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00593257

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

NEORAL

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 02150697

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SANDOZ CYCLOSPORINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

25MG · DIN 02247073

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

RESTASIS MULTIDOSE

ABBVIE CORPORATION

0.05% · DIN 02476835

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

RESTASIS

ABBVIE CORPORATION

0.05% · DIN 02355655

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

CEQUA

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

0.09% · DIN 02512629

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02244324

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons