ResolvedTier 3 — Critical

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION, USP

STERIMAX INC

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 SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION, USP in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION, USP 4MG is marked resolved (last updated October 27, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength4MG

Report last updated2026-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

01977547

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION LIQUID

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRA-ARTICULAR

Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE PHOSPHATE

Tier

Tier 3 — Critical

Last Updated

2026-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

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200MG · DIN 02538431

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50MG · DIN 02456524

APRESOLINE

20MG · DIN 00723754

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE FOR INJECTION

1MG · DIN 02492768

AZITHROMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP

500MG · DIN 02483890