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

MYLAN-CLARITHROMYCIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-CLARITHROMYCIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-CLARITHROMYCIN 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 17, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-CLARITHROMYCIN 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 strength500MG
Last updated2017-07-17

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

BIAXIN BID

BGP PHARMA ULC

500MG · DIN 02126710

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CLARITHROMYCIN

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02274752

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-CLARITHROMYCIN

AVANSTRA INC

500MG · DIN 02366398

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TARO-CLARITHROMYCIN XL

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02410036

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIAXIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

125MG · DIN 02146908

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CLARITHROMYCIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02247818

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

02248857

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLARITHROMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-07-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons