STERILE WATER FOR 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 STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP 100% 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 STERILE WATER FOR 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
STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP
OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
STERILE WATER FOR INHALATION USP 3ML
AUTOMATIC LIQUID PACKAGING INC., HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS DIVISION
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP
ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION, USP
BAXTER CORPORATION
STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
STERILE WATER FOR INHALATION U.S.P.
MEDEX, 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
00038245
Strength
100%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Business reasons
Business reasons
Business reasons
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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