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Active ShortageTier 3 — Critical

DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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 DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA in Canada?

Yes. DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA 4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 2, 2026).

Why is DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA not available?

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

When will DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 31, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~3 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength4MG
Last updated2026-09-02

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.

Other Products

PMS-DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPHATE INJ 4MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4MG · DIN 00751863

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION SDZ

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

4MG · DIN 02385678

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPHATE INJ 10MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 00783900

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DECADRON PHOSPHATE EYE EAR SOL 0.1%

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

1MG · DIN 00016217

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02204274

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PHL-DEXAMETHASONE

PHARMEL INC

10MG · DIN 02260301

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-12-31

~3 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02204266

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

SOFT TISSUE INJECTION INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRALESIONAL INTRA-ARTICULAR

Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE

Tier

Tier 3 — Critical

Last Updated

2026-09-02

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.