Permanently Discontinued

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE

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 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.149G 0.45G 5G has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 16, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE 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 strength0.149G 0.45G 5G

Last updated2022-11-16

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 injection; Sodium chloride Irrigation; (20 mmol/L) Potassium chloride in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium chloride injection; Lactated Ringer's injection

Baxter Corporation products recall; Blue cap breakage

Type III2026-06-08

Low health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00466670

Strength

0.149G 0.45G 5G

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE DEXTROSE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2022-11-16

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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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

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DIN 00038873

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DIN 00038903

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038946

AMINOSYN

DIN 00454907

AMINOSYN II

DIN 02126745