Permanently Discontinued

1.6% SODIUM CHLORDIE PROCESSING SOLUTION

BAXTER CORPORATION

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 1.6% SODIUM CHLORDIE PROCESSING SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that 1.6% SODIUM CHLORDIE PROCESSING SOLUTION 1.6G has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 1, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is 1.6% SODIUM CHLORDIE PROCESSING SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file2 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength1.6G

Report last updated2023-01-01

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

SODIUM CHLORIDE BACTERIOSTATIC INJ

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

9MG · DIN 00402249

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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BACTERIOSTATIC SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

9MG · DIN 00037818

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.

DIN

00783633

Strength

1.6G

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

IRRIGATION

Active Ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2023-01-01

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from BAXTER CORPORATION

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 3.3% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438014

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786292

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438049

(20MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786209

(20MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00437999

(40 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786217