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Pharmacies sometimes switch which manufacturer's version of a drug they stock. Enter both product names or DINs — usually printed right on the label or bottle — to see how they compare.
First product
vsDEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION
Second product
DESFERAL 2G
This comparison shows regulatory facts from Health Canada. It does not determine whether these products are interchangeable — ask your pharmacist before switching.
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| DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE FOR INJECTION | DESFERAL 2G | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PFIZER CANADA ULC | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC |
| Active ingredient | DEFEROXAMINE MESYLATE | — |
| Strength | 2G | — |
| Dosage form | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | — |
| Route | SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAPERITONEAL INTRAMUSCULAR | — |
| Health Canada status | Marketed | — |
| Shortage status | No current shortage | No current shortage |
| Recall / safety alert | None on file | None on file |
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