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?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 updated2019-01-03
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

SANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02248756

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

SANDOZ LEVOFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02298643

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

RIVA-CIPROFLOXACIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

500MG · DIN 02251248

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

JAMP-CIPROFLOXACIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02380358

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

QUINSAIR

CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.

240MG · DIN 02442302

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

PRO-LEVOFLOXACIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02415879

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