UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of December 2017

Commission File Number: 0-30752

Aeterna Zentaris Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

315 Sigma Drive, Suite 302D Summerville, South Carolina, USA 29486
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ X ]      Form 40-F [   ]

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-______.

DOCUMENTS INDEX

 

Documents Description
   
99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2017: Aeterna Zentaris Announces FDA Approval of Macrilen™ (macimorelin) for Diagnosis of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      Aeterna Zentaris Inc.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: December 20, 2017     /s/ MICHAEL V. WARD     
  Michael V. Ward
  CEO