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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN

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 TEVA-CEPHALEXIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 9, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 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 updated2020-10-09
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

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00583421

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEPHALEXIN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

500MG · DIN 02495651

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP CEPHALEXIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02494701

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 125

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00342106

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 250

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00342092

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LUPIN-CEPHALEXIN

LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02471140

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

00342114

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-10-09

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons