Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 1.0G/VIAL

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA 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 CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 1.0G/VIAL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 1.0G/VIAL 1G has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 2, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 1.0G/VIAL 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 strength1G
Last updated2017-05-02

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

CLAFORAN 1GM/VIAL

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1G · DIN 00546216

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLAFORAN INJ 1GM/ADD-VANTAGE VIAL

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1G · DIN 00839248

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLAFORAN PWS INJ 1.0GM/VIAL

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1G · DIN 01989812

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLAFORAN ADD-VANTAGE VIALS 1GM/VIAL

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1G · DIN 01989758

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CLAFORAN 0.5GM/VIAL

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00546208

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CLAFORAN 2GM/VIAL

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

2G · DIN 00546224

Different strengthSame 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

02225093

Strength

1G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-05-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons