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Permanently Discontinued

CEFTIN - TAB 250MG

GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 CEFTIN - TAB 250MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CEFTIN - TAB 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 24, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CEFTIN - TAB 250MG 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 strength250MG
Last updated2020-07-24

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

CEFTIN TAB 250MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 00886890

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CEFTIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION-PWS 250MG/PCK

GLAXO CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 02145286

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFTIN - PWR 250MG/SACHET

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

250MG · DIN 02212293

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFTIN TAB 500MG

GLAXO CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 00886904

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-CEFUROXIME

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

500MG · DIN 02230127

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFTIN PWS 125MG/5ML

GLAXO CANADA INC

125MG · DIN 01943049

Different strengthDifferent 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

02212277

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFUROXIME

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-24

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons