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Active Shortage

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength4MG

Report last updated2026-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJ USP 4MG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

4MG · DIN 00664227

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION, USP

STERIMAX INC

4MG · DIN 01977547

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02204274

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02204266

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

SOFT TISSUE INJECTION INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRALESIONAL INTRA-ARTICULAR

Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2026-09-09

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2026-09-02

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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.

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

9MG · DIN 02150204

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION

250MG · DIN 02486717

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 25MG/ML

25MG · DIN 00582662

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML

50MG · DIN 00582654

BAXEDIN 2% - 70%

DIN 02251477

BAXEDIN LIQ 20%

20% · DIN 00658413