Salagen

Active Ingredient(s): Pilocarpine
FDA Approved: * March 22, 1994
Pharm Company: * MGI PHARMA INC
Category: Vision / Eye Health

Pilocarpine is a medication used to reduce pressure inside the eye and treat dry mouth.[1][4] As eye drops it is used to manage angle closure glaucoma until surgery can be performed, ocular hypertension, primary open angle glaucoma, and to bring about constriction of the pupil following its dilation.[1][5][6] However, due to its side effects it is no longer typically used in the long term management.[7&... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Salagen SAL;7;5
Salagen 5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 62856-705
Labeler:
Eisai Inc.
Salagen SAL;7;5
Salagen 7.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 62856-775
Labeler:
Eisai Inc.
Salagen 5 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 59212-705
Labeler:
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Salagen 7.5 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 59212-775
Labeler:
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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