Permanently Discontinued

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

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 MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 16, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength10MG

Last updated2018-08-16

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.

Closest Matches

PETHIDINE INJECTION B.P.

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10MG · DIN 02208148

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 10MG/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

10MG · DIN 00497436

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

75MG · DIN 00725757

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 50MG/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

50MG · DIN 00497452

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 100MG/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

100MG · DIN 00497479

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MEPERIDINE HCL INJECTION 25MG/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

25MG · DIN 00497444

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent 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

00640409

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-08-16

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2018-07-24

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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DIN 00038903

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AMINOSYN

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