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HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
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Second product
HYDROMORPHONE HP 20

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HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTIONHYDROMORPHONE HP 20
ManufacturerSTERIMAX INCSANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Active ingredientHYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDEHYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength2MG20MG
Dosage formSolutionSolution
RouteIntravenous Subcutaneous IntramuscularIntramuscular Subcutaneous Intravenous
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusNo current shortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientDifferent strengthSame dosage formDifferent route
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