ERYTHRO-BASE
AA PHARMA INC
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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 ERYTHRO-BASE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ERYTHRO-BASE 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 2, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ERYTHRO-BASE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
Other Products
ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE CAP 250MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
ALTI-ERYTHROMYCIN TAB 250MG USP
ALTIMED PHARMA INC.
ILOSONE 250MG PULVULE 375
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
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
00682020
Strength
250MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ERYTHROMYCIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-04-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
ERYTHRO-BASE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from AA PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
10MG · DIN 02420333
DIN 00784400
DIN 02248764
DIN 02248763
50MG · DIN 02458748
200MG · DIN 02458756
25MG · DIN 02248034
100MG · DIN 02248035
30MG · DIN 00771376
60MG · DIN 00771384
67MG · DIN 02243180
200MG · DIN 02239864