No shortage on file

METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION, USP in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION, USP 5MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy

StatusNo shortage on file

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

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

APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 00545066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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METROGEL 0.75%

GALDERMA CANADA INC.

0.75% · DIN 02092832

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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NORITATE

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

1% · DIN 02156091

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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NIDAGEL

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

0.75% · DIN 02125226

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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METROGEL 1%

GALDERMA CANADA INC.

1% · DIN 02297809

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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APO-METRONIDAZOLE

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02248562

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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⚠ 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.

METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION,USP

METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION,USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers)

Type I2023-11-24

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

Metronidazole Injection, USP

Metronidazole Injection, USP: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots

Type I2023-07-20

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00870420

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

Solution

Route

Intravenous

Active Ingredient

METRONIDAZOLE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.

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

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

DIN 00438030

(40MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 3.3% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438022

(40MMOL/L)POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438006

0.4% LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION

DIN 00828602

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

900MG · DIN 00060208

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION, USP

900MG · DIN 00786160