Permanently Discontinued

AURO-INDOMETHACIN

AURO PHARMA 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 AURO-INDOMETHACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AURO-INDOMETHACIN 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 21, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is AURO-INDOMETHACIN 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

Last updated2023-11-21

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

PRO-INDO 50 CAP 50MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00646288

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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INDOCID CAP 50MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

50MG · DIN 00016047

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-INDO CAP 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00865869

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RHODACINE - CAP 50MG

RHODIAPHARM INC

50MG · DIN 02204568

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

INDOCID SUP 50MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

50MG · DIN 00594466

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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NOVO-METHACIN - SUP 50MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02176130

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02499223

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

INDOMETHACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-11-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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