Permanently Discontinued

CEPHALEXIN-500

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 CEPHALEXIN-500 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CEPHALEXIN-500 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 15, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CEPHALEXIN-500 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 strength500MG

Last updated2022-07-15

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

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00583421

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-CEPHALEX TAB 500MG

NU-PHARM INC

500MG · DIN 00865885

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOM-CEPHALEXIN - TAB 500MG

DOMINION PHARMACAL

500MG · DIN 02177854

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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STCC-CEPHALEXIN -TAB 500MG

STCC INC.

500MG · DIN 02180766

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

CEPHALEXIN TAB 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00828858

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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KEFLEX

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

125MG · DIN 00015547

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.

DIN

00828866

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-07-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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