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DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM
VANTIVE ULC
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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 DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM 448MG 18.3MG 538MG 1.5G 5.08MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 8, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM 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
00865095
Strength
448MG 18.3MG 538MG 1.5G 5.08MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
HAEMODIALYSIS (INTRAPERITONEAL) HAEMODIALYSIS DIALYSIS
Active Ingredient
SODIUM LACTATE CALCIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE DEXTROSE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-08-20
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Past Reports for This Drug
DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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