Permanently Discontinued

NUTRINEAL PD4

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 NUTRINEAL PD4 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NUTRINEAL PD4 57MG 71.4MG 27MG 102MG 107.1MG 448MG 64.6MG 95.1MG 5.1MG 18.4MG 538MG 85MG 51MG 59.5MG 30MG 95.5MG 51MG 139.3MG 85MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 2, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NUTRINEAL PD4 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 strength57MG 71.4MG 27MG 102MG 107.1MG 448MG 64.6MG 95.1MG 5.1MG 18.4MG 538MG 85MG 51MG 59.5MG 30MG 95.5MG 51MG 139.3MG 85MG

Last updated2020-06-02

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

02230810

Strength

57MG 71.4MG 27MG 102MG 107.1MG 448MG 64.6MG 95.1MG 5.1MG 18.4MG 538MG 85MG 51MG 59.5MG 30MG 95.5MG 51MG 139.3MG 85MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

DIALYSIS

Active Ingredient

PHENYLALANINE HISTIDINE TRYPTOPHAN LEUCINE ARGININE SODIUM LACTATE THREONINE ALANINE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE DL-METHIONINE GLYCINE PROLINE TYROSINE LYSINE SERINE VALINE ISOLEUCINE

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Product Monograph

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Shortage History

2020-06-02

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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