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PREPIDIL GELPROSTIN E2 TABLETS
ManufacturerPFIZER CANADA ULCPFIZER CANADA ULC
Active ingredientDINOPROSTONEDINOPROSTONE
Strength0.5MG0.5MG
Dosage formGELTABLET
RouteINTRACERVICALORAL
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientSame strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent route