Permanently Discontinued

DIPROSONE

ORGANON CANADA 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 DIPROSONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIPROSONE 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 12, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DIPROSONE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.05%

Last updated2026-06-12

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

DIPROSONE

ORGANON CANADA INC.

0.05% · DIN 00323071

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CELESTODERM V/2 CREAM .05%

SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC

0.05% · DIN 00027898

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-ECTOSONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.05% · DIN 00535427

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETNOVATE LOT 0.1%

GLAXO CANADA INC

.1% · DIN 00011940

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETNOVATE 1/2 LOT 0.05%

GLAXO CANADA INC

.05% · DIN 00011932

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BEBEN GEL 0.025%

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

0.025% · DIN 00335347

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00417246

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

LOTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

BETAMETHASONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-06-12

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ORGANON CANADA INC.

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

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

400MCG · DIN 02243596

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

200MCG · DIN 02243595

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

100MCG · DIN 02438690

CELESTONE SOLUSPAN

DIN 00028096

COTAZYM

DIN 00263818

COTAZYM ECS 20

DIN 00821373