APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP 1 MG
PREDNISONE : 1 MG · DIN 00598194 · APOTEX INC
Health Canada status: DORMANT
What is APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP?
APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP 1 MG contains PREDNISONE : 1 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 00598194, held by APOTEX INC, supplied as TABLET for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as dormant, status dated 04-Aug-2017. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP used for?
Adrenocortical insufficiency, allergic disorders, collagen/dermatologic/GI/hematologic/ophthalmic/respiratory/rheumatic disorders, neoplastic diseases (adjunct), nephrotic syndrome.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 00598194 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | APO PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP |
| Generic / active ingredient | PREDNISONE : 1 MG |
| Manufacturer | APOTEX INC |
| Strength | 1 MG |
| Dosage form | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | H02AB07 PREDNISONE |
| AHFS class | 68:04.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | DORMANT |
| Status date | 04-Aug-2017 |
| Original market date | 1984-12-31 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
Individualized dose. Adults: 5-60 mg/day (limit 250 mg). Children >6: same considerations as adults. Take orally with water. Alternate-day therapy preferred for long-term use. Gradual withdrawal.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Not explicitly stated in provided text (refer to section 11).
How is it supplied?
1 mg: Bottles of 100. 5 mg: Bottles of 100 and 1000. 50 mg: Bottles of 100.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity; systemic fungal infections; live/attenuated vaccines (immunosuppressive doses); ocular herpes simplex; measles; chickenpox; peptic ulcers; ulcerative colitis; diverticulitis.
Warnings and precautions
Pheochromocytoma crisis (can be fatal); fatal viral infections (measles/chickenpox); Strongyloides hyperinfection; HPA axis suppression; risk of GI perforation; acute myopathy; osteoporosis.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code H02AB07 PREDNISONE. 5 of 19 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APO PREDNISONE TAB 50MG | 50 MG | TABLET | APOTEX INC | MARKETED | DIN 00550957 |
| APO PREDNISONE TAB 5MG | 5 MG | TABLET | APOTEX INC | MARKETED | DIN 00312770 |
| TEVA-PREDNISONE | 5 MG | TABLET | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | MARKETED | DIN 00021695 |
| TEVA-PREDNISONE | 50 MG | TABLET | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | MARKETED | DIN 00232378 |
| WINPRED | 1 MG | TABLET | AA PHARMA INC | MARKETED | DIN 00271373 |
| ALTI-PREDNISONE TAB 5MG | 5 MG | TABLET | ALTIMED PHARMA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00610623 |
| DELTASONE 50MG | 50 MG | TABLET | PHARMACIA & UPJOHN INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00252417 |
| DELTASONE 5MG | 5 MG | TABLET | PHARMACIA & UPJOHN INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00210188 |
| JAA PREDNISONE TAB 1MG USP | 1.0 MG | TABLET | JAAPHARM CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00868426 |
| JAA PREDNISONE TAB 50MG USP | 50 MG | TABLET | JAAPHARM CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00868434 |
Who else supplies PREDNISONE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. PREDNISONE appears in 76 registered pack listings across 8 markets, published on 8 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.