Permanently Discontinued

TETRACYCLINE

AA PHARMA 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 TETRACYCLINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TETRACYCLINE 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 27, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TETRACYCLINE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products

Affected strength250MG

Last updated2022-01-27

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

NOVO-TETRA 250MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00021059

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TETRACYCLINE CAP 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00156744

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

APO TETRA TABS 250MG

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 00603252

Same 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

00580929

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-01-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TETRACYCLINE has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-09-25

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2026-06-19

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2019-06-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from AA PHARMA INC

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

10MG · DIN 02420333

DIN 00784400

DIN 02248764

DIN 02248763

50MG · DIN 02458748

200MG · DIN 02458756