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Permanently Discontinued

AURO-CEPHALEXIN

AURO PHARMA INC

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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 there a shortage of AURO-CEPHALEXIN in Canada?

Yes. AURO-CEPHALEXIN 125MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 31, 2026).

Why is AURO-CEPHALEXIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will AURO-CEPHALEXIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is September 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength125MG

Last updated2023-11-18

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

KEFLEX

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

125MG · DIN 00015547

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 125

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00342106

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DOM-CEPHALEXIN 125 - SUS 125MG/5ML

DOMINION PHARMACAL

125MG · DIN 02177862

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-CEPHALEXIN 125 - SUS 125MG/5ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

125MG · DIN 02177811

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CEPHALEXIN TAB 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00828858

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-CEPHALEXIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00583421

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

02497743

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-11-18

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

AURO-CEPHALEXIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-08-31

Active Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Other Products from AURO PHARMA INC

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

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02494558

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

2G · DIN 02462346

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

500MG · DIN 02462311

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

1G · DIN 02462338

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

250MG · DIN 02462303

AURO-ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE

DIN 02454513