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Active Shortage

CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP in Canada?

Yes. CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP 2MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength2MG
Report last updated2017-10-05
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.

Other Products

SANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02248756

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CIPROFLOXACIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

500MG · DIN 02251248

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

JAMP-CIPROFLOXACIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02380358

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CIPROFLOXACIN

SANIS HEALTH INC

500MG · DIN 02353326

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MAR-CIPROFLOXACIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02379694

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ACT CIPROFLOXACIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02247339

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02304546

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CIPROFLOXACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.