Upmaid Germicide 256 6.51 % Solution is a Health Canada–registered disinfectant drug (DIN 02514303) held by Upmaid Technologies Inc., containing Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride. Health Canada lists its status as Cancelled (Unreturned Annual) (status date 15 Jan 2026).
Health Canada registration
| DIN | 02514303 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Upmaid Germicide 256 |
| Active ingredient | Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride |
| Strength | 6.51 % |
| Dosage form | Solution |
| Route | DISINFECTANT (Food Premises) ; DISINFECTANT (Hospital/HC Facilities) ; DISINFECTANT (Institutional/Industrial) |
| Company | Upmaid Technologies Inc. |
| Status | Cancelled (Unreturned Annual) — 15 Jan 2026 |
| Class | Disinfectant |
| ATC | V07AV TECHNICAL DISINFECTANTS |
| AHFS | |
| Regulator record | Health Canada DPD entry · Product monograph |
Status and company history
Changes Health Canada has recorded for this DIN, as observed by Nexara Health's weekly DPD comparison.
| Date | Field | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Status | Marketed | Cancelled (Unreturned Annual) |
| 2026-09-03 | Status | Marketed | Cancelled (Unreturned Annual) |
Related molecules (ATC V07AV)
- Alcohol Anhydrous
- Alcohol Denatured
- Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Saccharinate
- Alkyl Dimethyl Ethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride
- Benzalkonium Chloride
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 Upmaid Germicide 256 (DIN 02514303) marketed in Canada?
No. Health Canada lists DIN 02514303 as Cancelled (Unreturned Annual) as of 15 Jan 2026.
Who holds the Canadian licence for this product?
Upmaid Technologies Inc. is the company of record in the Health Canada Drug Product Database.
Is the same medicine registered outside Canada?
No same-molecule registration has been matched in the 56 national registries Nexara Health tracks. Contact us to check manually.
Where does this data come from?
Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02514303, status date 2026-01-15. 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 02514303, status date 2026-01-15.
Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD), DIN 02514303, status date 2026-01-15. Last reviewed 2026-09-17. Nexara Health is a licensed wholesaler and supplies licensed entities only; consumer orders are routed to a partner pharmacy.