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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 October 23, 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 November 16, 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 · 3 same form & route

Affected strength125MG

Report last updated2023-11-18

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-CEPHALEXIN 125

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00342106

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP CEPHALEXIN SUSPENSION

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

125MG · DIN 02528436

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 250

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00342092

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LUPIN-CEPHALEXIN

LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02471140

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CEPHALEXIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

500MG · DIN 02521261

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AURO-CEPHALEXIN

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02470586

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

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.

2026-10-23

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

500MG · DIN 02462311

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

1G · DIN 02462338

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

2G · DIN 02462346

AMPICILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

250MG · DIN 02462303

AURO-ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE

DIN 02454513