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No shortage on file

PMS-DEXAMETHASONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of PMS-DEXAMETHASONE in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of PMS-DEXAMETHASONE 0.5MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

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APO-DEXAMETHASONE

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0.5MG · DIN 02261081

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAXIDEX

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Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJ USP 4MG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

4MG · DIN 00664227

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DIN

01964976

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.