Permanently Discontinued

PMS-METRONIDAZOLE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-METRONIDAZOLE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-METRONIDAZOLE 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-METRONIDAZOLE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength500MG

Report last updated2021-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

APO-METRONIDAZOLE

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02248562

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

AURO-METRONIDAZOLE

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02470284

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

METRONIDAZOLE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02518767

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

M-METRONIDAZOLE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02519755

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 00545066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MINT-METRONIDAZOLE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

250MG · DIN 02535807

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00783137

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METRONIDAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-METRONIDAZOLE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2017-04-07

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

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

AC&C TABLETS

DIN 02303299

ACET CODEINE 30

DIN 01999648

ACET CODEINE 60

DIN 01999656

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02025337

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE & CODEINE

DIN 02028174

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

650MG · DIN 02527901