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DIACETYLMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDEDIACETYLMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE
ManufacturerPHARMASCIENCE INCPHARMASCIENCE INC
Active ingredientDIAMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDEDIAMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength200MG5000MG
Dosage formPowder For SolutionPowder For Solution
RouteIntravenous IntramuscularIntravenous Intramuscular
Health Canada statusMarketedMarketed
Shortage statusNo current shortageNo current shortage
Recall / safety alertNone on fileNone on file
Same active ingredientDifferent strengthSame dosage formSame route