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5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE
ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
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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 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE 4.5MG 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 10, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
00038903
Strength
4.5MG 50MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
SODIUM CHLORIDE DEXTROSE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-09-06
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 00038881
DIN 00038873
DIN 00038946
DIN 00454907
DIN 02126745
DIN 00742619
200MG · DIN 00037966
400MG · DIN 00470953
500MG · DIN 00037974
700MG · DIN 00244988
100MG · DIN 00037958
50MG · DIN 00037915