Drug Shortage Report for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION
| Report ID | 62874 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02241679 |
| Brand name | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION |
| Common or Proper name | Potassium Chloride 20mmol in 50mL |
| Company Name | BAXTER CORPORATION |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| Strength(s) | 29.8MG |
| Dosage form(s) | LIQUID |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS |
| Packaging size | 50mL |
| ATC code | B05XA |
| ATC description | I.V. SOLUTION ADDITIVES |
| Reason for shortage | Delay in shipping of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2018-10-02 |
| Actual start date | 2018-10-02 |
| Estimated end date | 2018-10-15 |
| Actual end date | 2018-10-15 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2018-10-18 |
| Company comments | Consult local pharmacy to find clinical alternatives. Alternative concentrations/doses are available including 10 mmol Potassium Chloride in 50 mL Sterile Water for Injection (Code: JB0821P, DIN: 02241677) or 20 mmol Potassium Chloride in 100 mL Sterile Water for Injection (Code: JB0827P, DIN: 02241677) |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 7125 MISSISSAUGA ROAD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5N 0C2 |
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| v7 | 2018-10-18 | French | Compare |
| v6 | 2018-10-18 | English | Compare |
| v5 | 2018-10-05 | French | Compare |
| v4 | 2018-10-05 | English | Compare |
| v3 | 2018-10-03 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2018-10-02 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2018-10-02 | English | Compare |
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