Promax Germicidal Detergent 1.628 % Liquid is a Health Canada–registered disinfectant drug (DIN 02248672) held by Maxim Chemical International Inc., containing Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride. Health Canada lists its status as Cancelled Post Market (status date 21 Aug 2023). Nexara Health has matched 1 registration of Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride across 1 other regulated market.
Health Canada registration
| DIN | 02248672 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Promax Germicidal Detergent |
| Active ingredient | Dioctyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride |
| Strength | 1.628 % |
| Dosage form | Liquid |
| Route | DISINFECTANT (Food Premises) ; DISINFECTANT (Hospital/HC Facilities) |
| Company | Maxim Chemical International Inc. |
| Status | Cancelled Post Market — 21 Aug 2023 |
| 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. This DIN is not currently marketed in Canada. The registrations above show which regulated markets hold an equivalent presentation that can be sourced for clinical comparator use or on a named-patient basis under Health Canada's Special Access Programme. Request a quote or read how named-patient and foreign-pack supply works in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Is Promax Germicidal Detergent (DIN 02248672) marketed in Canada?
No. Health Canada lists DIN 02248672 as Cancelled Post Market as of 21 Aug 2023.
Who holds the Canadian licence for this product?
Maxim Chemical International Inc. 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 02248672, status date 2023-08-21; 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 02248672, status date 2023-08-21; national medicine registries: FDA NDC.
Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02248672, status date 2023-08-21; national medicine registries: FDA NDC. Last reviewed 2026-09-17. Nexara Health is a licensed wholesaler and supplies licensed entities only; consumer orders are routed to a partner pharmacy.