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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-NORFLOXACIN

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-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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength400MG
Last updated2018-10-19

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

400MG · DIN 00643025

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORFLOXACINE-400

PRO DOC LIMITEE

400MG · DIN 02239670

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORFLOXACIN

PHARMEL INC

400MG · DIN 02246937

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-NORFLOXACIN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

400MG · DIN 02246596

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-NORFLOXACIN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

400MG · DIN 02241483

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NTP-NORFLOXACIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

400MG · DIN 02364298

Same strengthSame 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

02237682

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NORFLOXACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-10-19

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-NORFLOXACIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.