PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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 PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4 discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4 not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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-DEXAMETHASONE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Products
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJ USP 4MG/ML
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION, USP
STERIMAX INC
PMS-DEXAMETHASONE ELIXIR
PHARMASCIENCE INC
APO-DEXAMETHASONE
APOTEX INC
MAXIDEX
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
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
02311267
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02164426
100MG · DIN 02164396
200MG · DIN 02164418
325MG · DIN 00382752
500MG · DIN 00386626
70MG · DIN 02303078
10MG · DIN 02414759
100MG · DIN 00555681
200MG · DIN 02130157
300MG · DIN 00555703
12.5MG · DIN 02424029
DIN 00870943