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 February 20, 2025). 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?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength100%

Report last updated2025-02-20

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

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STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP

ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC

100% · DIN 00498785

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

100% · DIN 00799998

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

100% · DIN 02014882

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

30ML · DIN 00038202

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP-PRE-FILLED SYRINGE

PFIZER CANADA ULC

99.1% · DIN 02215721

Different strengthDifferent 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

00038245

Strength

100%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

WATER

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-02-20

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2022-04-07

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2022-01-14

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2020-05-13

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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3.33% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038881

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.225% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038873

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038903

5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

DIN 00038946

AMINOSYN

DIN 00454907

AMINOSYN II

DIN 02126745