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ACT ESCITALOPRAM
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ESCITALOPRAM

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ACT ESCITALOPRAMESCITALOPRAM
ManufacturerTEVA CANADA LIMITEDSIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Active ingredientESCITALOPRAMESCITALOPRAM (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)
Strength—20MG
Dosage form—Tablet
Route—Oral
Health Canada statusCancelled Post MarketMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on file2
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