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VALACYCLOVIRSANDOZ VALACYCLOVIR
ManufacturerSIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULCSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Active ingredientVALACYCLOVIRVALACYCLOVIR (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE)
Strength1000MG500MG
Dosage formTABLETTablet
RouteORALOral
Health Canada statusCancelled Post MarketMarketed
Shortage statusPermanently DiscontinuedNo current shortage
Recall / safety alert1None on file
Different active ingredientDifferent strengthSame dosage formSame route