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Active Shortage

ODAN-DEXAMETHASONE

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 there a shortage of ODAN-DEXAMETHASONE in Canada?

Yes. ODAN-DEXAMETHASONE 0.1% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is ODAN-DEXAMETHASONE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ODAN-DEXAMETHASONE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.1%
Last updated2017-10-05

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.

Closest Matches

DEXAMETHASONE

PHARMA STULLN INC.

0.1% · DIN 02023865

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ DEXAMETHASONE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.1% · DIN 00739839

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPHATE DPS 1MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.1% · DIN 00785261

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DECADRON PHOSPHATE EYE EAR SOL 0.1%

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

1MG · DIN 00016217

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

R.O.-DEXSONE

RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

.1% · DIN 01947044

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPHATE INJ 10MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 00783900

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

00627763

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC OTIC

Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History