Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

TOBRAMYCIN INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 TOBRAMYCIN INJECTION, USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TOBRAMYCIN INJECTION, USP 40MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 12, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TOBRAMYCIN INJECTION, USP 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 strength40MG
Last updated2022-01-12

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

TOBRAMYCIN INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

40MG · DIN 02230640

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NEBCIN INJ 40MG/ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

40MG · DIN 00325449

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEBCIN INJ 60MG

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

60MG · DIN 00375764

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEBCIN INJ 10MG/ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 00325457

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEBCIN INJ 80MG

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 00381969

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TOBRAMYCIN FOR INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1.2G · DIN 00533688

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

02382814

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

TOBRAMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-01-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons