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 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2017). 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 strength500MG
Last updated2017-06-27

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

AMOXIL CAP 500MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

500MG · DIN 00330531

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-AMOX-500

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00644315

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRO-AMOX-250

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00644331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AMOXIL CHEWABLE TAB 250MG

AYERST LABORATORIES

250MG · DIN 00714895

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-AMOXI

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 00628131

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO AMOX PWR FOR ORAL SUSP 125MG/5ML

PRO DOC LIMITEE

125MG · DIN 00644323

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

00406716

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-06-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons