Permanently Discontinued

MACROBID

ALLERGAN 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 MACROBID discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MACROBID 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 19, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MACROBID 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 strength100MG

Last updated2021-08-19

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.

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MACRODANTIN (100 MG)

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AURO-NITROFURANTOIN BID

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NOVO-FURAN 100MG

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NITROFURANTOINE 100 TAB 100MG

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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

02063662

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NITROFURANTOIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-08-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

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

2% · DIN 02241407

5MG · DIN 02245972

2.5MG · DIN 02239653

400MG · DIN 01997580

800MG · DIN 02267217

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

0.5% · DIN 00637661