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Metronidazole Nystatin (Flagystatin) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Metronidazole Nystatin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A combination antibacterial and antifungal used to treat vaginal infections.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
4

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
FLAGYSTATIN
500MG 100000UNIT · OVULE SUPPOSITORY · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01926829 · ended Nov 18, 2025
Resolved
FLAGYSTATIN
100000UNIT 500MG · OVULE SUPPOSITORY · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01926829 · ended Jan 29, 2024
Resolved
FLAGYSTATIN
100000UNIT 500MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01926829 · ended Dec 21, 2018 · Delay in production
Resolved
FLAGYSTATIN CREAM
100000UNIT 500MG · CREAM · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01926845 · ended Aug 16, 2017 · Business decision to discontinue product, no longer intend to meet demand as of August 16, 2017

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Metronidazole Nystatin. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Metronidazole Nystatin is classified under “ANTIINFECTIVES/ANTISEPT.,EXCL COMB WITH CORTICOST.” (ATC G01AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Metronidazole Nystatin used for?

A combination antibacterial and antifungal used to treat vaginal infections.

When will Metronidazole Nystatin be back in stock in Canada?

Metronidazole Nystatin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Metronidazole Nystatin in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.