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FOLIC ACID INJECTION USPFOLIC ACID
ManufacturerSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATEDAA PHARMA INC
Active ingredientFOLIC ACIDFOLIC ACID
Strength5MG5MG
Dosage formLIQUIDTablet
RouteINTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUSOral
Health Canada statusCancelled Post MarketMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on file1
Same active ingredientSame strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent route