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Permanently Discontinued

APO IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

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 IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 2, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength300MG
Last updated2019-01-02

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

IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

300MG · DIN 00636525

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

300MG · DIN 00606200

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN TABLETS 300MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

300MG · DIN 00327794

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MOTRIN TABLETS 400MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

400MG · DIN 00364142

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALTI-IBUPROFEN TAB 400MG

ALTIMED PHARMA INC.

400MG · DIN 00606219

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MOTRIN TABLETS 600MG

MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC

600MG · DIN 00484911

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo 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

00441651

Strength

300MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

IBUPROFEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

APO IBUPROFEN TAB 300MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.