Permanently Discontinued

ERFA-AMIKACIN

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA 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 ERFA-AMIKACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ERFA-AMIKACIN 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 27, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ERFA-AMIKACIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file4 products

Affected strength250MG

Last updated2024-11-27

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

AMIKIN

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

250MG · DIN 00397415

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02525909

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02242971

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VPI-AMIKACIN

VPI PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02506599

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

02489147

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

AMIKACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-11-27

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

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

ADRENALIN

1MG · DIN 00155357

ADRENALIN TOPICAL SOLUTION

1MG · DIN 00155365

50MG · DIN 00582212

275MG · DIN 02162725

550MG · DIN 02162717

10MG · DIN 00024694