Permanently Discontinued

CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 2.0G/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 2.0G/VIAL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 2.0G/VIAL 2G has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLAFORAN - PWS INJ 2.0G/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 strength2G

Last updated2017-04-05

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 2GM/VIAL

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2G · DIN 00546224

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CLAFORAN PWS INJ 2.0GM/VIAL

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

2G · DIN 01989804

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CEFOTAXIME FOR INJECTION USP

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

2G · DIN 02097206

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CEFOTAXIME SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

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2G · DIN 02352184

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Other Products

CLAFORAN 1GM/VIAL

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

1G · DIN 00546216

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CLAFORAN 0.5GM/VIAL

ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

500MG · DIN 00546208

Different strengthSame 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

02225107

Strength

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

20MCG · DIN 02464284

10MCG · DIN 02464276

DIN 02464349

100UNIT · DIN 02469901

ADMELOG

100UNIT · DIN 02469898

ADMELOG SOLOSTAR

100UNIT · DIN 02469871