AVELOX
BAYER 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 AVELOX discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that AVELOX 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 5, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is AVELOX not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
MOXIFLOXACIN
PRO DOC LIMITEE
SANDOZ MOXIFLOXACIN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
AURO-MOXIFLOXACIN
AURO PHARMA INC
M-MOXIFLOXACIN
MANTRA PHARMA INC
TEVA-MOXIFLOXACIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
JAMP-MOXIFLOXACIN
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
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
02242965
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
MOXIFLOXACIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-07-05
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from BAYER INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
60MG · DIN 02155990
20MG · DIN 02237618
30MG · DIN 02155907
2.5MG · DIN 02412810
1MG · DIN 02412772
0.5MG · DIN 02412764
2MG · DIN 02412802
1.5MG · DIN 02412799
5MG · DIN 02243919
0.5MG · DIN 02247193
DIN 02309300
220MG · DIN 02436337