Permanently Discontinued

APO-TERAZOSIN

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-TERAZOSIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TERAZOSIN 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 5, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TERAZOSIN 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 strength2MG

Last updated2018-02-05

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

RATIO-TERAZOSIN - TAB 2MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02218968

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-TERAZOSIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2MG · DIN 02230806

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

RATIO-TERAZOSIN - TAB 1MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02218941

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-TERAZOSIN - TAB 10MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02218984

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TERAZOSIN

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02233050

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-TERAZOSIN - TAB 5MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02218976

Different strengthSame 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

02234503

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TERAZOSIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-02-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from APOTEX INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244