Permanently Discontinued

5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP

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 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP 5G has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 23, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file1 product

Affected strength5G

Report last updated2020-07-23

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

DEXTROSE INJECTION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00037915

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00060348

Strength

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DEXTROSE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-23

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

5% DEXTROSE INJECTION, USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2020-07-23

Permanently Discontinued

Manufacturing issues

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