Permanently Discontinued

PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4

PRO DOC LIMITEE

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 PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PRO-DEXAMETHASONE - 4 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 strength4MG

Last updated2019-04-11

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.

Closest Matches

DECADRON TAB 4MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

4MG · DIN 00354309

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXASONE 4MG

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

4MG · DIN 00489158

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DEXASONE 0.75MG

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

0.75MG · DIN 00285471

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEXASONE 0.5MG

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

0.5MG · DIN 00295094

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MAXIDEX

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

0.1% · DIN 00042579

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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PMS-DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPHATE INJ 10MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 00783900

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02311267

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-04-11

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE

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ACEBUTOLOL - 400

400MG · DIN 02164426

ACEBUTOLOL-100

100MG · DIN 02164396

ACEBUTOLOL-200

200MG · DIN 02164418

ACETAMINOPHENE 325TAB

325MG · DIN 00382752

ACETAMINOPHENE 500TAB

500MG · DIN 00386626

ALENDRONATE-70

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