Permanently Discontinued

APO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG

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-HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 5MG 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 file4 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength5MG

Report last updated2017-03-13

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

HALOPERIDOL INJ 5MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 00808652

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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HALOPERIDOL INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

5MG · DIN 02406411

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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HALOPERIDOL INJECTION

JUNO PHARMA CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 02366010

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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HALOPERIDOL LA

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02130300

Different 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

00396834

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HALOPERIDOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-03-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

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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