MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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 MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 16, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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.
Closest Matches
PETHIDINE INJECTION B.P.
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
Other Products
MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 10MG/ML
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 50MG/ML
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 100MG/ML
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 25MG/ML
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
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.
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP
DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP: Out of Specification Test Result
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection: illegible lot number and expiry date on label
Low health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
00640409
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Business reasons
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.
DIN 00038881
DIN 00038873
DIN 00038903
DIN 00038946
DIN 00454907
DIN 02126745
DIN 00742619
700MG · DIN 00244988
500MG · DIN 00037974
400MG · DIN 00470953
100MG · DIN 00037958
200MG · DIN 00037966