SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
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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 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP 9MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 9, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
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SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
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MURO 128 OPH SOLN 2%
BAUSCH & LOMB CANADA INC.
NATRUM MUR GLOBULE 1DH-30CH
BOIRON LABORATOIRES
SODIUM CHLORIDE TAB 1GM
INGRAM AND BELL INC.
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
00037842
Strength
9MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-08-09
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP has 6 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 00038881
DIN 00038873
DIN 00038903
DIN 00038946
DIN 00454907
DIN 02126745
DIN 00742619
50MG · DIN 00037915
700MG · DIN 00244988
100MG · DIN 00037958
200MG · DIN 00037966
400MG · DIN 00470953