Permanently Discontinued

TARO-CLINDAMYCIN

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-CLINDAMYCIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-CLINDAMYCIN 1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 14, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-CLINDAMYCIN 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 strength1%

Report last updated2026-09-14

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

CLINDAMYCIN IV INFUSION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

18MG · DIN 02408538

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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DALACIN C FLAVOURED GRANULES

PFIZER CANADA ULC

75MG · DIN 00225851

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-CLINDAMYCIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

300MG · DIN 02241710

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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M-CLINDAMYCIN

MANTRA PHARMA INC

150MG · DIN 02479923

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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AURO-CLINDAMYCIN

AURO PHARMA INC

300MG · DIN 02436914

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JAMP CLINDAMYCIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

150MG · DIN 02483734

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02266938

Strength

1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-14

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR KIDS

DIN 02315033

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT USP

DIN 02230251

ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DIN 02304457

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716618

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716626

BETADERM LOTION 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716634

BETADERM ONT 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716642

BETADERM ONT 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716650

CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL

1% · DIN 00812382

CLOTRIMADERM VAGINAL 3

2% · DIN 00812374

CLOTRIMADERM VAGINAL 6

1% · DIN 00812366