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Permanently Discontinued

APO-TADALAFIL

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-TADALAFIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TADALAFIL 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TADALAFIL 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 strength20MG
Report last updated2019-02-13
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.

Closest Matches

PMS-TADALAFIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02409445

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-TADALAFIL PAH

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02421933

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-TADALAFIL

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02452111

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-TADALAFIL

MANTRA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02512130

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

UPH-TADALAFIL

UPHEALTH PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 02544415

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CIALIS

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02248088

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

02422115

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TADALAFIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-02-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons