SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
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 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 4.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 20, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 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.
Other Products
SODIUM CHLORIDE INHALATION SOLUTION U.S.P. (0.90% NACL)
MEDEX, INC.
SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MURO 128 OPH SOLN 2%
BAUSCH & LOMB CANADA INC.
NATRUM MUR GLOBULE 1DH-30CH
BOIRON LABORATOIRES
SODIUM CHLORIDE TAB 1GM
INGRAM AND BELL 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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
Sodium Chloride Injections, USP
Sodium Chloride Injections: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
Sodium chloride 23.4% Injection
Sodium Chloride Inj; Glass particles
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
00037788
Strength
4.5MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 00038881
DIN 00038873
DIN 00038903
DIN 00038946
DIN 00454907
DIN 02126745
DIN 00742619
200MG · DIN 00037966
700MG · DIN 00244988
400MG · DIN 00470953
500MG · DIN 00037974
100MG · DIN 00037958