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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 9, 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 already out of stock?
No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.
What should I do?
No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.
DIN
02204266
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
SOFT TISSUE INJECTION INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRALESIONAL INTRA-ARTICULAR
Active Ingredient
DEXAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for 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