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

NOVAMOXIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 NOVAMOXIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NOVAMOXIN 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 24, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NOVAMOXIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Guide

Why Does Amoxicillin Go Into Shortage Every Winter in Canada?

Why pediatric amoxicillin runs short in fall and winter almost every year, which formulation is usually affected, and what a pharmacist can do about it.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2020-01-24

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

PRO AMOX-250 CAP 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00644307

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-AMOXI CAP 250MG

NU-PHARM INC

250MG · DIN 00865567

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-AMOX-250

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00644331

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AMOXIL CHEWABLE TAB 250MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

250MG · DIN 00714895

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AMOXIL CHEWABLE TABLETS 250MG

WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 02041286

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-AMOXI

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 00628131

Different strengthDifferent 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

00406724

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-01-24

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons