TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP 40 MG
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE : 40 MG · DIN 01977563 · STERIMAX INC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP?
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP 40 MG contains TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE : 40 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 01977563, held by STERIMAX INC, supplied as SUSPENSION for INTRAMUSCULAR ; INTRA-ARTICULAR administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 24-Nov-2020. 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 TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP used for?
Systemic therapy for dermatoses, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases. Intra-articular/intrabursal therapy for synovitis, bursitis, gouty arthritis, and tenosynovitis.
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 | 01977563 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP |
| Generic / active ingredient | TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE : 40 MG |
| Manufacturer | STERIMAX INC |
| Strength | 40 MG |
| Dosage form | SUSPENSION |
| Route of administration | INTRAMUSCULAR ; INTRA-ARTICULAR |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | H02AB08 TRIAMCINOLONE |
| AHFS class | 68:04.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 24-Nov-2020 |
| Original market date | 1993-12-31 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
I.M.: 40-80 mg deep gluteal injection. Intra-articular: 2.5-15 mg for smaller/larger joints, up to 40 mg for larger areas. Shake well before use; strict aseptic technique mandatory.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Do not freeze (agglomerated product from freezing should not be used). Specific temperature range not provided in text.
How is it supplied?
Not explicitly detailed in text (mentions vials).
Contraindications
Systemic infections; idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (for I.M. use); sensitivity to medicinal or non-medicinal ingredients.
Warnings and precautions
Not for IV use. Risk of serious anaphylactic reactions. Avoid subcutaneous injection (local atrophy). Epidural/intrathecal use not recommended. May cause adrenal insufficiency or mask infections.
Is TRIAMCINOLONE in shortage in Canada?
A Canadian shortage report is on file for this molecule: Active — reported by STERIMAX INC (Tier 3 Drug Shortages About & Resources), last seen 04 Sep 2026. A shortage on one presentation does not always affect every DIN of the molecule — the alternatives below list what else is marketed in Canada. Nexara can confirm current availability and identify substitutions or import options where permitted.
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What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code H02AB08 TRIAMCINOLONE. 3 of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENALOG-10 INJECTION | 10 MG | SUSPENSION | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA | MARKETED | DIN 01999761 |
| KENALOG-40 INJECTION | 40 MG | SUSPENSION | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA | MARKETED | DIN 01999869 |
| ARISTOCORT - SYR ORL 0.4MG/ML | .4 MG | SYRUP | GLADES, DIVISION OF STIEFEL CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02194139 |
| ARISTOCORT - TAB 4MG | 4 MG | TABLET | GLADES, DIVISION OF STIEFEL CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02194090 |
| ARISTOCORT FORTE - LIQ IA IM ISY 40MG/ML | 40 MG | LIQUID | GLADES, DIVISION OF STIEFEL CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02194120 |
| ARISTOCORT FORTE INJ 40MG/ML | 40 MG | LIQUID | LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00014842 |
| ARISTOCORT INJ INTRALESIONAL 25MG/ML | 25 MG | LIQUID | LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00014834 |
| ARISTOCORT INJ INTRALESIONAL-25MG/ML | 25 MG | LIQUID | GLADES, DIVISION OF STIEFEL CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02194147 |
| ARISTOCORT SYR 2MG/5ML | 2 MG / 5 ML | SYRUP | LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00014893 |
| ARISTOCORT TAB 2MG | 2 MG | TABLET | LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC. | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 00015016 |
Who else supplies TRIAMCINOLONE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. TRIAMCINOLONE appears in 37 registered pack listings across 7 markets, published on 6 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.
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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.