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Permanently Discontinued

CEFTIN - TAB 500MG

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 500MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CEFTIN - TAB 500MG 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 500MG 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 file4 products · 2 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2020-07-24
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

AURO-CEFUROXIME

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02344831

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CEFUROXIME

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02547201

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CEFTIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

125MG · DIN 02212307

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFUROXIME FOR INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1.5G · DIN 02241639

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02212285

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEFUROXIME

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-24

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons