Permanently Discontinued

NORMOSOL-R

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 NORMOSOL-R discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NORMOSOL-R 0.502G 0.222G 0.526G 0.014G 0.037G has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 20, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NORMOSOL-R not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.502G 0.222G 0.526G 0.014G 0.037G

Last updated2024-07-20

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.

NORMOSOL-R

NORMOSOL-R: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lot.

Type I2022-08-04

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00039500

Strength

0.502G 0.222G 0.526G 0.014G 0.037G

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

SODIUM GLUCONATE SODIUM ACETATE SODIUM CHLORIDE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2024-07-20

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2019-06-20

Shortage Avoided

Delay in shipping 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.

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DIN 00038881

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.225% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038873

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038903

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038946

AMINOSYN

DIN 00454907

AMINOSYN II

DIN 02126745