No shortage on file

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

BAXTER CORPORATION

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION 20mEq 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 file1 product

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

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR INJECTION CONCENTRATE USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

149MG · DIN 00037869

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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.

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN LACTATED RINGER'S INJECTION

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN LACTATED RINGER'S INJECTION: Affected lot is labelled with the incorrect strength and ingredient

Type I2022-10-24

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

02241677

Strength

20mEq

Dosage Form

Solution

Route

Intravenous

Active Ingredient

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

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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