RIVA-LEVOFLOXACIN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
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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 RIVA-LEVOFLOXACIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RIVA-LEVOFLOXACIN 750MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 1, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is RIVA-LEVOFLOXACIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
AURO-LEVOFLOXACIN
AURO PHARMA INC
Other Products
LEVAQUIN 500MG
JANSSEN INC
LEVAQUIN
JANSSEN INC
PHL-LEVOFLOXACIN
PHARMEL INC
SANDOZ LEVOFLOXACIN
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
LEVOFLOXACIN
COBALT PHARMACEUTICALS COMPANY
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
02492741
Strength
750MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
LEVOFLOXACIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-12-01
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
160MG · DIN 02017431
80MG · DIN 02017458
DIN 02154234
500MG · DIN 02362201
325MG · DIN 02362198
500MG · DIN 02362228
325MG · DIN 02022214
500MG · DIN 02022222
15MG · DIN 02009889
30MG · DIN 02009757
10000UNIT · DIN 00821772
DIN 02245592