DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA
OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
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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.
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
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION SDZ
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
PMS-DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPHATE INJ 10MG/ML
PHARMASCIENCE INC
DECADRON PHOSPHATE EYE EAR SOL 0.1%
MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.
DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA
OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
PHL-DEXAMETHASONE
PHARMEL INC
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.
Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
9MG · DIN 02150204
250MG · DIN 02486717
25MG · DIN 00582662
50MG · DIN 00582654
DIN 02251477
20% · DIN 00658413
0.5% · DIN 01936441
1MG · DIN 02238903
7.5MG · DIN 02512424
20MG · DIN 02526778
20MG · DIN 02526751
222MG · DIN 02056429