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Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 28, 2026.
In shortage since
Mar 4, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 28, 2026
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageTARO-CIPROFLOXACIN/DEXAMETHASONE
0.3%
0.1% · SUSPENSION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02481901 · since Mar 4, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN / DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02506882 · ended May 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CIPROFLOXACIN/DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02481901 · ended Apr 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CIPROFLOXACIN/DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02481901 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN / DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02506882 · ended Jan 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN / DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02506882 · ended Dec 19, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN / DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02506882 · ended Mar 27, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN / DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02506882 · ended Feb 24, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CIPROFLOXACIN / DEXAMETHASONE
0.1%
0.3% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02506882 · ended Apr 20, 2022 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
What's happening
Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIINFECTIVES IN COMBINATION” (ATC S02CA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 28, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.