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Report ID
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29269 |
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Drug Identification Number
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01927612 |
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Brand name
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MYOCHRYSINE |
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Common or Proper name
|
Myochrisine 25mg/1ml |
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Company Name
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SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC |
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Market Status
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CANCELLED POST MARKET |
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Active Ingredient(s)
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GOLD SODIUM THIOMALATE |
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Strength(s)
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25MG |
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Dosage form(s)
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SOLUTION |
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Route of administration
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INTRAMUSCULAR |
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Packaging size
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5 |
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ATC code
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M01CB |
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ATC description
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SPECIFIC ANTIRHEUMATIC AGENTS |
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Reason for shortage
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Shortage of an active ingredient. |
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Anticipated start date
|
2017-11-24 |
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Actual start date
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2017-12-01 |
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Estimated end date
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2019-09-30 |
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Actual end date
|
2019-06-04 |
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Shortage status
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Resolved |
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Updated date
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2019-06-10 |
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Company comments
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The continued global shortage of Myochrysine is due to manufacturing issues with the active ingredient. Consequently Sanofi has decided to discontinue all three strengths of Myochrysine globally. |
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Health Canada comments
|
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Tier 3 Status
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No |
| Company contact information |
email: [email protected]
Telephone: 1-800-265-7927 |
