Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PEDIAPRED

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

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 PEDIAPRED discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PEDIAPRED 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 19, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength5MG
Report last updated2023-12-19
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.

Closest Matches

PMS-PREDNISOLONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02245532

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

16MG · DIN 00036129

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEPO-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

80MG · DIN 00030767

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SOLU-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

1G · DIN 00036137

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ PREDNISOLONE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1% · DIN 01916203

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PRED FORTE

ABBVIE CORPORATION

1% · DIN 00301175

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02230619

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREDNISOLONE

See all PREDNISOLONE products →

Shortage History