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

STERILE WATER FOR 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 STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP 100% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STERILE WATER FOR 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 strength100%
Last updated2022-04-07

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

STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

100% · DIN 00402257

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR INHALATION USP 3ML

AUTOMATIC LIQUID PACKAGING INC., HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS DIVISION

100% · DIN 00770507

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

100% · DIN 00498785

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

100% · DIN 00799998

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP

MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION

100% · DIN 02040743

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

STERILE WATER FOR INHALATION U.S.P.

MEDEX, INC.

100% · DIN 00612103

Same 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

00038245

Strength

100%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

WATER

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-04-07

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.