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SANDOZ RIVASTIGMINE PATCH 5EXELON
ManufacturerSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATEDKNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.
Active ingredientRIVASTIGMINERIVASTIGMINE (RIVASTIGMINE HYDROGEN TARTRATE)
Strength4.6MG4.5MG
Dosage formPatchCapsule
RouteTransdermalOral
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusNo current shortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Different active ingredientDifferent strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent route