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CIPRALEX MELTZESCITALOPRAM
ManufacturerLUNDBECK CANADA INCSIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Active ingredientESCITALOPRAMESCITALOPRAM (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE)
Strength10MG20MG
Dosage formTABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING)Tablet
RouteORALOral
Health Canada statusCancelled Post MarketMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on file2
Different active ingredientDifferent strengthDifferent dosage formSame route