Permanently Discontinued

DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM

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 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 1.5G 5.08MG 18.3MG 538MG 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.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength448MG 1.5G 5.08MG 18.3MG 538MG

Last updated2020-02-08

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

00865095

Strength

448MG 1.5G 5.08MG 18.3MG 538MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

DIALYSIS

Active Ingredient

SODIUM LACTATE DEXTROSE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-02-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

DIANEAL PD4 CAPD SOLUTION WITH 1.5% DEXTROSE AND 2.5MEQ/L CALCIUM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-08-20

Resolved

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