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ATC S02CA06 · Corticosteroids and Antiinfectives in Combination · updated 4 Nov 2026

Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Italy), covering 4 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Italy. The earliest expected return is 6 Nov 2026 (Canada).

Countries2/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies32 listed
Short since4 Mar 20268 months ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada3 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CanadaItaly
TARO-CIPROFLOXACIN/DEXAMETHASONE (7.5mL)TARO-CIPROFLOXACIN/DEXAMETHASONE (7.5mL)today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Novartis2 NOVNSun Pharma1 SUNPHARMAInfectopharm Arzneimittel1

Listed: Sun Pharma SUNPHARMA · NSE, Novartis NOVN · SIX Swiss

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S02CA · Corticosteroids and Antiinfectives in Combination
Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives2/16Fluocinolone Acetonide and Antiinfectives2/16Flumetasone and Antiinfectives1/16Hydrocortisone and Antiinfectives1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATARO-CIPROFLOXACIN/DEXAMETHASONE (7.5mL)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC4 Mar 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CACIPRODEX (1 Drop tainerdispenser of 7.5 ml) anticipatedNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC20 Nov 202615 Dec 2026Increased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CACIPRODEX (1 Drop-tainer® dispenser of 7.5 mL) discontinuationNOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INCnot given30 Sep 2027Not stated
ITCILODEX anticipatedINFECTOPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL UND CONSILIUM GMBH25 Jan 20279 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Italy. The earliest expected return is 6 Nov 2026 (Canada).

When will Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 6 Nov 2026 in Canada; Canada: 6 Nov 2026; Italy: 9 Mar 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives shortages?

Novartis, Sun Pharma, Infectopharm Arzneimittel.