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

APO-OFLOXACIN

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-OFLOXACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-OFLOXACIN has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 3, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-OFLOXACIN 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
Last updated2019-01-03

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

FLOXIN TABLETS 400MG

JANSSEN INC

400MG · DIN 01968408

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

CIPRO IV 10MG/ML

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

10MG · DIN 01947710

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

FLOXIN TABLETS 300MG

JANSSEN INC

300MG · DIN 01968416

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

CIPRO TAB 500MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

500MG · DIN 00817171

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

CIPRO TAB 100MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

100MG · DIN 02100533

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

CIPRO TAB 250MG

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

250MG · DIN 00817163

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

02248398

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons