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Permanently Discontinued

APO-TRAZODONE TABLETS 50MG

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-TRAZODONE TABLETS 50MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-TRAZODONE TABLETS 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-TRAZODONE TABLETS 50MG 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 strength50MG
Report last updated2018-09-15
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

TEVA-TRAZODONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02144263

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRAZODONE-50

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 02164353

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TRAZODONE-100

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 02164361

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-TRAZODONE D TABLETS 150MG

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02147653

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRAZODONE-150 D

PRO DOC LIMITEE

150MG · DIN 02164388

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-TRAZODONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

75MG · DIN 02237339

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

02147637

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-09-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-TRAZODONE TABLETS 50MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.