Drug Shortage Report for MAXIDEX

Last updated on 2025-04-28 History
Report ID 255940
Drug Identification Number 00042579
Brand name MAXIDEX
Common or Proper name MAXIDEX OINTMENT 3.5G
Company Name NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) DEXAMETHASONE
Strength(s) 0.1%
Dosage form(s) OINTMENT
Route of administration OPHTHALMIC OPHTHALMIC
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Additional packaging sizes 3.5G
ATC code S01BA
ATC description ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS
Reason for shortage Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated start date 2025-06-01
Actual start date
Estimated end date Unknown
Actual end date
Shortage status Anticipated shortage
Updated date 2025-04-28
Company comments
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 700 RUE SAINT-HUBERT
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
CANADA H2Y 0C1
Company contact information [email protected]

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