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Permanently Discontinued

STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP

MERCK 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 STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP 1ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 11, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength1ML
Last updated2021-11-11

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

DILUTING MEDIUM FOR SOLUBLE INSULIN INJECTION

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

1ML · DIN 02025272

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

100% · DIN 00402257

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR INHALATION USP 3ML

AUTOMATIC LIQUID PACKAGING INC., HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS DIVISION

100% · DIN 00770507

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

100% · DIN 00498785

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

100% · DIN 00799998

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NASTURTIUM AQUATICUM-INJEEL LIQ (10D,30D,200D/1.1ML)

BIOLOGISCHE HEILMITTEL HEEL GMBH

10D · DIN 02051222

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02276097

Strength

1ML

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

INTRAVASCULAR

Active Ingredient

WATER

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History