Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

ICU MEDICAL 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 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 9MG 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 20, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE 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 strength9MG 50MG
Last updated2024-12-20

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

00038946

Strength

9MG 50MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

SODIUM CHLORIDE DEXTROSE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-12-20

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.