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Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Resolved
MAXITROL
6000UNIT 3.5MG 0.1% · OINTMENT · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00358177 · ended Aug 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MAXITROL
6000UNIT 3.5MG 0.1% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00042676 · ended Jan 13, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
MAXITROL
6000UNIT 3.5MG 0.1% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00042676 · ended Jun 16, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MAXITROL
1MG 6000UNIT 3.5MG · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00042676 · ended Feb 4, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
MAXITROL
1MG 6000UNIT 3.5MG · OINTMENT · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00358177 · ended Nov 6, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
MAXITROL
1MG 6000UNIT 3.5MG · OINTMENT · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00358177 · ended Apr 23, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
MAXITROL
1MG 6000UNIT 3.5MG · OINTMENT · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00358177 · ended Sep 13, 2017 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS AND ANTIINFECTIVES IN COMB” (ATC S01CA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone be back in stock in Canada?

Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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.

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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.