ZITHROMAX
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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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 ZITHROMAX discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZITHROMAX 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 2, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ZITHROMAX 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
NOVO-AZITHROMYCIN PEDIATRIC
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
AVA-AZITHROMYCIN
AVANSTRA INC
DOM-AZITHROMYCIN
DOMINION PHARMACAL
Other Products
ZITHROMAX CAP 250MG
PFIZER CANADA ULC
ZITHROMAX 600MG
PFIZER CANADA ULC
PMS-AZITHROMYCIN
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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
02223724
Strength
200MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
AZITHROMYCIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-08-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347