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HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50
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Second product
DILAUDID

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HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50DILAUDID
ManufacturerSTERIMAX INCPURDUE PHARMA
Active ingredientHYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDEHYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength50MG4MG
Dosage formSOLUTIONTablet
RouteSUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAROral
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusActive ShortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientDifferent strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent route
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