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TEVA-NORFLOXACIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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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 TEVA-NORFLOXACIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-NORFLOXACIN 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 19, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TEVA-NORFLOXACIN 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
NOROXIN
MERCK CANADA INC
NORFLOXACINE-400
PRO DOC LIMITEE
PMS-NORFLOXACIN
PHARMASCIENCE INC
RIVA-NORFLOXACIN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
NTP-NORFLOXACIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
DIN
02237682
Strength
400MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
NORFLOXACIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-10-11
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
TEVA-NORFLOXACIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
240MG · DIN 02370646