Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

SODIUM CHLORIDE 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 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength9MG
Last updated2018-08-09

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

SODIUM CHLORIDE INHALATION SOLUTION U.S.P. (0.90% NACL)

MEDEX, INC.

0.9% · DIN 00612073

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

234MG · DIN 00392499

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MURO 128 OPH SOLN 2%

BAUSCH & LOMB CANADA INC.

2% · DIN 00741183

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NATRUM MUR GLOBULE 1DH-30CH

BOIRON LABORATOIRES

1DH · DIN 00682802

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SODIUM CHLORIDE TAB 1GM

INGRAM AND BELL INC.

1G · DIN 00120030

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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