Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

PEDIAPRED

SANOFI-AVENTIS 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 PEDIAPRED discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PEDIAPRED 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 19, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2023-12-19

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

NOVO-PREDNISOLONE 5MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

5MG · DIN 00021679

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

4MG · DIN 00030988

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOLUMEDROL INJ 125MG STERILE MIXOVIAL

THE UPJOHN COMPANY OF CANADA

125MG · DIN 00030651

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

MEDROL TOPICAL 0.25%

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2.5MG · DIN 00031062

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SOLU-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

500MG · DIN 00030678

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEVA-PREDNISOLONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1% · DIN 00700401

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02230619

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREDNISOLONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-12-19

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)