Permanently Discontinued

APO-QUININE

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-QUININE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-QUININE 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 10, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-QUININE 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

Affected strength200MG

Last updated2021-05-10

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

QUININE SULFATE CAP 200MG

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

200MG · DIN 00022837

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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QUININE SULFATE CAPSULES 200MG

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200MG · DIN 00093742

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CHININUM SULF GRANULES 3DH

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3DH · DIN 00855324

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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QUININE SULFATE CAPSULES 300MG

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300MG · DIN 00093750

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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QUININE SULFATE CAP 300MG

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

300MG · DIN 00179000

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CHININUM SULFURICUM GRANULE 3DH - 30CH

DOLISOS LABORATOIRES S.A.

3DH · DIN 00698393

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

02254514

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

QUININE SULFATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-05-10

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

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ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

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ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

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