Coverage 256 1.84 % Liquid is a Health Canada–registered disinfectant drug (DIN 02243832) held by Steris Corporation, containing Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride. Health Canada lists its status as Marketed (status date 20 Dec 2002). Nexara Health has matched 1 registration of Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride across 1 other regulated market.
Health Canada registration
| DIN | 02243832 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Coverage 256 |
| Active ingredient | Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride |
| Strength | 1.84 % |
| Dosage form | Liquid |
| Route | DISINFECTANT (Food Premises) ; DISINFECTANT (Hospital/HC Facilities) ; DISINFECTANT (Institutional/Industrial) |
| Company | Steris Corporation |
| Status | Marketed — 20 Dec 2002 |
| Class | Disinfectant |
| ATC | V07AV TECHNICAL DISINFECTANTS |
| AHFS | 38:00.00 |
| Regulator record | Health Canada DPD entry · Product monograph |
Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride registered in other markets
1 registration of the same molecule in 1 national registry outside Canada. Each row is taken from the regulator's own published list; status is shown as the registry reports it.
| Country | Product | Marketing authorisation holder | Strength | Form | Status | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Milia remover treatment | Hengyang Chuangjiujia Trading Co., Ltd. | Cream | FDA NDC |
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Sourcing through Nexara Health
Nexara Health is a Health Canada–licensed wholesaler (DEL #3-002896) in Winnipeg. Because this DIN is marketed in Canada, supply normally comes through the Canadian channel; where the Canadian presentation is short or discontinued, the registrations above show which regulated markets hold an equivalent that can be imported under the Special Access Programme or for clinical comparator use. Request a quote or read how named-patient and foreign-pack supply works in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coverage 256 (DIN 02243832) marketed in Canada?
Yes. Health Canada lists DIN 02243832 as Marketed as of 20 Dec 2002.
Who holds the Canadian licence for this product?
Steris Corporation is the company of record in the Health Canada Drug Product Database.
Is Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride registered outside Canada?
Yes — Nexara Health has matched 1 registration in 1 other market (see the table above).
Where does this data come from?
Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02243832, status date 2002-12-20; national medicine registries: FDA NDC. Nexara Health re-checks these sources weekly and shows the last verification date at the top of the page.
Source: Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02243832, status date 2002-12-20; national medicine registries: FDA NDC.
Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02243832, status date 2002-12-20; national medicine registries: FDA NDC. Last reviewed 2026-09-16. Nexara Health is a licensed wholesaler and supplies licensed entities only; consumer orders are routed to a partner pharmacy.