Permanently Discontinued

DEXTROSE 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 DEXTROSE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DEXTROSE INJECTION USP 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 24, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DEXTROSE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file2 products

Affected strength400MG

Last updated2018-07-24

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

DEXTROSE INJ 50%

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

500MG · DIN 00243566

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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GLUCOTOL LIQ 75GM/300ML LEMON LIME 75

ATLAS LABS CO LTD.

75G · DIN 00617814

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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.

5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP

5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots.

Type I2023-10-03

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

5% Dextrose Injection, USP

5% Dextrose Injection, USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots.

Type I2023-07-20

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

Dextrose 50 mg/mL Injection USP

Dextrose 50 mg/mL Injection; Out of Specification

Type II2023-05-31

Moderate health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00470953

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DEXTROSE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2018-07-24

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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.

3.33% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE

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 00742619