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Honeywell Aclar® Films
Molecule Sheets
What are molecule sheets?
This booklet contains “molecule sheets” that provide generic pharmaceutical manufacturers
with information about how Aclar® Film can be used to package specific molecules.
There are molecule sheets for seventy of the most commonly prescribed molecules, each of
which has at least some requirement for moisture barrier in its primary packaging.
Up to 60% of these molecules are registered in Aclar® Film
• Acarbose
• Desloratadine
• Lansoprazole
• Nevirapine
• Risedronate
• Alendronic acid
• Diclofenac
• Lercanidipine
• Norfloxacin
• Rivastigmine
• Amlodipine
• Donepezil
• Letrozole
• Olanzapine
• Ropinirole
• Anastrozole
• Enalapril
• Levetiracetam
• Olmesartan
• Rosuvastatin
• Atorvastatin
• Escitalopram
• Omeprazole
• Sildenafil
• Azithromycin
• Esomeprazole
• Levodopa +
Carbidopa
• Pantoprazole
• Sumatriptan
• Betahistine
• Exemestane
• Levothyroxine
• Perindopril
• Telmisartan
• Bisoprolol
• Famciclovir
• Lisinopril
• Pioglitazone
• Tolterodine
• Bromocriptine
• Fenofibrate
• Losartan
• Pramipexole
• Topiramate
• Candesartan
• Fluvastatin
• Meloxicam
• Pravastatin
• Torasemide
• Captopril
• Gabapentin
• Metformin
• Quetiapine
• Valaciclovir
• Cefuroxime
• Irbesartan
• Methylphenidate
• Rabeprazole
• Valsartan
• Cetirizine
• Isotretinoin
• Montelukast
• Ramipril
• Venlafaxine
• Clopidogrel
• Itraconazole
• Mycophenolic acid
• Ranitidine
• Ziprasidone
• Nebivolol
Each of the molecules has:
• Commercially active sales (the molecule is being
sold by multiple companies in multiple markets)
• At least one dosage form that is packaged
in a high-moisture barrier format
Honeywell’s molecule sheets allow you to review other companies’
primary packaging materials and the resulting registered shelf life,
helping you draw conclusions on the suitability of different primary
packaging materials and platforms.
Generic pharmaceutical companies often copy the originator
packaging for a particular molecule, even if the packaging decision
may have been made almost 20 years ago. That same packaging
may not be the right answer for your company, your product,
or the marketplace today.
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This booklet was designed to help you make informed decisions
about molecules and their respective packaging materials to help
you maximize your sales and minimize your costs.
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Where was the information found?
Public domain internet searches were performed using the regulatory websites shown
in this section. No information was gathered from any other sources. The resulting
information is displayed on the molecule sheet.
Other notes:
®
Aclar Film The Trusted Source for
Pharmaceutical
Packaging.
Multiple grades
ensure you have
the right material
to pass stability.
• The searches were not exhaustive and the information
displayed is merely representative and not complete
• Companies may register multiple packaging formats for
a given molecule but may not manufacture or sell all of
these forms
• The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Code (ATC) is
assigned by the WHO Collaborating Center for Drug
Statistics Methodology. Products are classified according
to the main therapeutic use of the main active ingredient.
(http://www.whocc.no/atc/structure_and_principles/)
• While the molecule name in its INN (International
Nonproprietary Name) form is the same, different
pharmaceutical companies will use different:
- Excipients
- Excipient suppliers
- API suppliers
- Processes
- Formulations
This means the conclusions drawn about the same
molecule manufactured by different companies is limited
• Different naming conventions are used when
specifying materials on regulatory applications;
anomalies may appear
• The country of registration does not equate to
country of manufacture
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Sources:
DATA PROVIDER
COUNTRY
LINK
1 MEDICINES
IRELAND
http://www.medicines.ie/default.aspx
2 MEDIPEDIA
ROMANIA
http://www.medipedia.ro/Default.aspx
3 EMC
UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.medicines.org.uk/EMC/default.aspx
4 SUKL
SLOVAKIA
http://www.sukl.sk/sk
5 ANM
ROMANIA
http://www.anm.ro/en/home.html
6 MHRA
UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/index.htm
7 CBG-MED
NETHERLANDS
http://www.cbg-meb.nl/cbg/nl
8 URPL
POLAND
http://www.urpl.gov.pl/
9 SANTE PRATIQUE
10 PHARMAZIE
FRANCE
http://www.santepratique.fr/
GERMANY
http://www.pharmazie.com/
11 ZDRAVIE
SLOVAKIA
http://www.zdravie.sk/
12 EMA
EUROPE
http://www.ema.europa.eu/
13 WHO
GLOBAL
http://www.who.int/en/
14 SAEPI
SOUTH AFRICA
http://home.intekom.com/pharm/
http://www.actavispolska.pl/pl/
15 ACTAVIS
ICELAND_POLAND
16 SALUD
ARGENTINA
http://www.salud.com.ar/
17 SERVIER
FRANCE_UK
http://www.servier.co.uk/
18 TGA
AUSTRALIA
https://www.ebs.tga.gov.au/
19 ADC
SLOVAKIA
http://www.adcc.sk/
20 LAKEMEDELSVERKET
SWEDEN
http://www.lakemedelsverket.se/english/
21 ARST
ESTONIA
https://www.arst.ee/
22 COMMENT GUERIR
GLOBAL
http://www.commentguerir.com/
23 ZDN
CZECH REPUBLIC
http://zdn.cz
24 SPC
FINLAND
http://spc.nam.fi
25 FASS
SWEDEN
http://fass.se
26 AEMPS
SPAIN
http://www.aemps.gob.es/
27 DRUGS.COM
GLOBAL
http://www.drugs.com
28 PROSPECTE
GLOBAL
http://www.prospecte.net/
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Why Choose Honeywell Aclar Films?
Aclar® is the Clear Choice for Pharmaceutical Packaging
Packaging decisions are critical to success. Your packaging platform choice
can have far-reaching strategic implications for your business and can have a
profound impact on both top-line sales and bottom-line profitability. More and
more, generic companies are using market- and channel-facing packaging
solutions to increase sales, boost profitability and provide greater value to
end-users. Honeywell Aclar film is a key enabler in bringing these differentiated
packaging solutions to market.
Generate Channel Pull and Differentiate Your Products
When choosing ‘unit of use blisters’ as a differentiated packaging solution,
Aclar films’ small pack format offers many advantages over larger format
alternatives. For example, for a size ‘0’ capsule, an Aclar pack could be as
much as 55% smaller than an equivalent pack using cold form foil packaging.
This smaller, more robust pack is often favored by channel partners for
transportation and logistical cost savings. Aclar films also makes possible the
use of differentiated pack solutions like wallet, sliding, reminder and enhancedfunctionality packs that can boost sales and capture market share.
Drive Revenue
With the relentless globalization of the pharma market, generic companies are
increasingly looking for regional and global packaging platforms where a pack
can be engineered once and used across regions and in all climate zones with
minimal modifications. Aclar film provides an ultra-high moisture barrier
thermoform solution that can be used on most machines in most sites,
delivering optimal operational flexibility. This universal packaging platform
approach brings revenue advantages from development and stability to
commercialization and production through to distribution and channel sales.
Improve Profitability
Generic companies who are faced with driving sales and capturing market
share while also being mindful of their costs of goods are turning to Aclar film.
With Aclar film, you benefit from an efficient and flexible thermoforming
platform that allows for reductions in raw material usage, lower scrap rates,
and decreased warehousing and transportation costs while providing patients
with smaller pack sizes and enhanced portability.
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Choose World Class Support from Honeywell
Executing a smooth product launch and getting to market fast is crucial for generic
companies. Honeywell’s experienced technical team will ensure you
get the right support – at the time you need it. When you choose Aclar film, you can be
confident that our global technical team will be with you every step of the way the way
from initial assessment and package design to stability, scale-up, and launch.
Economic Modeling
Honeywell has developed a range of proprietary costing tools to help you determine
the true cost of packaging. We can compare different packaging platforms – cold form
foil, strip package designs – to a thermoforming platform to show you the significant
cost savings that can be realized for individual drugs or across your entire drug
portfolio at multiple sites.
Barrier Prediction and Stability Support
Honeywell has designed a variety of tools and services to help identify package barrier
needs and to support you throughout the stability process, from protocol design to
data assessment. Our labs in the United States, China and India are ready to work
with you on:
• Primary Packaging Material Selection, barrier calculations
of your blister cavity and shelf life prediction
• Material screenings under ICH conditions
• Using weight-gain testing to highlight probable package
performance failures within 40 days
• Measuring moisture and oxygen barrier in formed blisters
• Performing customized barrier studies
Blister Package and Tooling Optimization
Honeywell’s technical team uses the latest software to develop pack drawings to
maximize package density. Our team is ready to review drawings with you and your
OEM suppliers to assure your tooling is optimized for Aclar laminates.
Operational and Customized Support
Honeywell deploys a wide range of services to support you, including thermoforming
workshops, line optimization programs, operator training, process optimization
techniques, machine trial and troubleshooting, stability protocol design and tailored
training programs, either at our global learning center or at your site. We’ve designed
these services to help you get to market faster.
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Acarbose
Acarbose
INN:
ATC Code: A10BF01
Indication:
An anti-diabetic drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in some
countries, pre-diabetes
Dosages:
50mg, 100mg
Originator Packaging
Bayer AG’s Glucor®, Glucobay®, Precose®, Prandase® 50mg and 100mg dosages
are packaged in PP/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have
a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Acarbose Arrow 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Acarbose Biogaran 50mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
blisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf. The 100mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Acarbose Teva 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Acarbose Zentive 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaging in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Tecnimede’s Acarbose Tecnimede 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Alendronic acid
Alendronic acid
INN:
ATC Code: M05BA04
Indication:
Prevents or treats osteoporosis in women after menopause. Treats osteoporosis
in men and osteoporosis by steroid therapy in both men and women. Also used
to treat Paget's disease of the bone
Dosages:
10mg, 70mg
MSD’s Adrovance® 70mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/Aluminium
blisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf life. MSD’s Fosamax® 10mg and 70mg
dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 10mg dosage has a
stated 2-year shelf life and the 70mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Alendronic Acid 10mg and 70mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 70mg
dosage is also packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year
shelf life.
Arrow’s Alendronate Arrow 10mg dosage and Alendromax 70mg dosage are
packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Aurobindo’s Alendronat Aurobindo 10mg and 70mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Dr. Reddy’s Instrel 70mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and
has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Alendrolek 70 70mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium
blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life. The Alendronate 70mg dosage is packaged
in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Tevanat 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and has a
stated 3-year shelf life. The 70mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium
blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Alendronic Acid 70mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium
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Amlodipine
Amlodipine
INN:
ATC Code: C08CA01
Indication:
A long-acting calcium channel blocker dihydropyridine (DHP) class used as an
antihypertensive and in the treatment of angina pectoris
Dosages:
50mg, 100mg
Pfizer’s Norvasc® 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Amlodipine Actavis 5mg and 10mg tablet dosages are packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 5mg and
10mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are packaging in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters
and have a stated 3-year shelf.
Arrow’s Amlodipine Arrow 5mg and 10mg tablet dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life. The 5mg hard
gelatin capsule is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year
shelf life.
Bluefish’s Amlodipine Bluefish 5mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged
inPVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Amlodipine Mylan 5mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged in a PP/PE
container and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 10mg hard gelatin capsule dosage
is packaged in a PP/PE container and PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. Both packages
have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Amlodipine Ranbaxy 5mg and 10mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 5 mg dosage has a stated 2-year
shelf life and the 10mg dosage has a stated 3.5-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Amlodipine Ratio 5mg and 10mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Stichting ParkPharma’s Amlodipine 5mg and 10mg tablet dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Anastrozole
INN:
Anastrozole
ATC Code: L02BG03
Indication:
An aromatase-inhibiting drug approved for treatment of breast cancer after
surgery as well as for metastasis in both pre- and post-menopausal women
Dosages:
1mg
AstraZeneca’s Arimidex® 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Bluefish’s Anastrozole Bluefish 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium
Mylan’s Anastrozole Mylan 1mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Anastrozole Ranbaxy 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium
Sandoz’ Anastrozole Ebewe 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Teva’s Anastrozole Almus 1mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
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Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin
INN:
ATC Code: C10AA05
Indication:
Statin used for lowering blood cholesterol
Dosages:
10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Pfizer’s Lipitor® 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Asofarma's Atorvastatin Asofarma 20mg dosage is packaged in
Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has no stated shelf life.
Mylan's Atorvastatin Mylan 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg film coated
tablet dosages are packaged in white PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and
HDPE bottles with a PP cap and desiccant. Both packages have a stated
1.5-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Atorvastatina Terapia10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are
packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year
shelf life.
Zentiva’s Torvacard 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
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Azithromycin
INN:
Azithromycin
ATC Code: J01FA10, S01AA26
Indication:
A subclass of macrolide antibiotics used to treat or prevent certain
bacterial infections
Dosages:
250mg, 500mg, 600mg
Pfizer’s Zithromax® 250mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
has a stated 5-year shelf life. Pfizer’s Azadose® 600mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Azithromycine Arrow 250mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium
and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Azithromycine Almus 250mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium
and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Azithromycine Ratiopharm 250mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Terapia’s Azitromicina Terapia 250mg, 500mg, and 600mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium and PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. All have a stated
2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Azithromycine Teva 250mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium
and PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 3-year
shelf life.
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Betahistine
Betahistine
INN:
ATC Code: N07CA01
Indication:
An anti-vertigo drug commonly prescribed to patients with balance
disorders or for the treatment of Meniere's disease
Dosages:
8mg, 16mg, 24mg
Abbott’s Serc®, Hiserk®, Betaserc® 8mg and 16mg tablet dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life. The 8mg dosage
is also packaged in a PP bottle and has a stated 5-year shelf life. The 16mg
dosage is also packaged in an HDPE container and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Betahistine Arrow 8mg and 24mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 8mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life and
the 24mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life. The 24mg dosage is also
packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Betahistine Teva 8mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 24mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters.
Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Betahistine Mylan 8mg and 24mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Betahistine Ranbaxy 24mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters.
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Bisoprolol
INN:
Bisoprolol
ATC Code: C07AB07
Indication:
Part of the group of beta blockers, Bisoprolol is beneficial in treatment for:
hypertension, cardiac ischemia, congestive heart failure, preventative treatment
before, and primary treatment after heart attacks decreasing the chances
of recurrence
Dosages:
1.25mg, 2.5mg, 3.75mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg
MSD’s Cardicor® 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 3.75mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 1.25mg, 2.5mg, and 3.75mg dosages
have a stated 2-year shelf life and the 5mg, 7.5mg and 10mg dosages have a
stated 5-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Bisoprolol Fumarate 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium
ICN Valeant’s Bisocard 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/Aluminium
blisters and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated
2-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Sobycor 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Bisoprolol 1.25mg, 2.5mg and 3.75mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 1.25mg and 2.5mg dosages have a stated 1.5-year
shelf life and the 3.75mg dosage has a stated 1.75-year stated shelf life. The
Emcolol Mylan 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium
blisters and have a 5-year stated shelf life.
Stada’s Bisostad 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 1-year stated shelf life.
Zentiva’s Coronal 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium
blisters and PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 3-year
stated shelf life.
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Bromocriptine
Bromocriptine
INN:
ATC Code: G02CB01, N04BC01
Indication:
A dopamine agonist used in the treatment of pituitary tumors, Parkinson's disease,
hyperprolactinaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and type 2 diabetes
Dosages:
1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Meda’s Parlodel®, Cycloset® 1mg, 2.5mg tablet dosages are packaged in amber glass
bottles. The 1mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 2.5mg dosage has a stated
3-year shelf life. The 2.5mg tablet dosage is also packaged in white PVC/PVdC/aluminium
blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life. The 5mg capsule dosage is packaged in an
amber glass bottle and white PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The amber glass bottle has a
stated 3-year shelf life and the white PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters have a stated 2-year
shelf life. The 10mg capsule dosage is packaged in an amber glass bottle and has a stated
5-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Biofarm’s Brocriptin 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a
Winthrop’s Bromocriptine Winthrop 2.5mg tablet dosage and 5mg and 10mg capsule
dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Bromocriptine Zentiva 2.5mg tablet dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
blisters and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life. The 5mg and 10mg capsule dosages are
packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Candesartan
Candesartan
INN:
ATC Code: C09CA06
Indication:
An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the
treatment of hypertension
Dosages:
2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg
AstraZeneca’s Blopress®, Atacand®, Amias®, Ratacand® dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 2mg dosage has a stated shelf life of 2-years and
the 4mg, 8mg, and 16mg dosages have a stated shelf life of 3-years. The 2mg
dosage is also packaged in PP/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Takeda’s Blopress®, Atacand®, Amias®, Ratacand® 2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg
dosages are packaged in PP/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
KRKA’s Karbis 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Candesartan Ratiopharm 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg dosages are
packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Candesartan Sandoz 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, and 32mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers and have a stated 2-year
shelf life.
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Captopril
Captopril
INN:
ATC Code: C09AA01
Indication:
An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of
hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure
Dosages:
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
Bristol Myers Squibb’s Capoten® 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life. The 25mg and 50mg dosages
are also packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Apotex’s Captopril 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium
blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Egis’ Captopril 12.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a
Ratiopharm’s Captopril 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Teva’s Captopril Teva 12.5mg is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a
stated 2-year shelf life. The 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/PE/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime
INN:
ATC Code: J01DC02, S01AA27, QJ51DC02
Indication:
A parenteral or oral second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat
infections caused by bacteria
Dosages:
125mg, 250mg, 500mg
GSK’s Zinnat®, Zinacef® 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3 year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Cefuroxime Actavis and Xelacef 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are
packaged in Aclar®/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Pfizer’s Cefuroxime Pfizer 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages
have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Cefuroxime Ranbaxy 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are
packaged in Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Cefuroxime Sandoz, Xorimax 125mg, 250mg and 500mg dosages are
packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Cefuroxime Teva 250mg and 500mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
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Cetirizine
INN:
Cetirizine
ATC Code: R06AE07
Indication:
Second generation antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies
Dosages:
5mg, 10mg
UCB’s Zirtek® Plus Decongestant 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
and has a stated 3-year shelf life. UCB’s Zirtek® 10mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The PVC/aluminium package
has a stated 5-year shelf life and the OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium package has a stated
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Aldirek 10mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and
Arrow’s Cetirizine Arrow 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters
Biogaran’s Cetirizine Almus 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
J&J’s Actifed Allergie Cetirizine 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
J&J’s Actifed LP Rhinite Allergique 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium
Ranbaxy’s Cetirizine Ranbaxy Medication Officinale 10mg dosage is packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Cetirizine Ratiopharm 10mg dosage is packaged in
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Clopidogrel
INN:
Clopidogrel
ATC Code: B01AC04
Indication:
Antiplatelet agent (thienopyridine class) to inhibit blood clots in coronary
artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease
Dosages:
75mg, 300mg
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s and Sanofi-Aventis’ 75mg dosages of Plavix® are packaged
in PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s and Sanofi-Aventis’ 300mg dosages of Plavix® are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Beacon Pharmaceutical’s Grepid 75mg dosage is packaged in
PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters.
Both packages have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Tessyron 75mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 1-year shelf life.
IBSA’s Cardioral 75 75mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and
has a stated 2-year shelf-life.
Mylan’s Clopidogrel Mylan 75mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Pfizer’s Clopidogrel Pfizer 75mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium
blisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf-life.
Sandoz’s Plavocorin 75mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
blisters and Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year
shelf life.
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Desloratadine
Desloratadine
INN:
ATC Code: R06AX27
Indication:
A tricyclic antihistamine used to treat allergies
Dosages:
2.5mg, 5mg
MSD’s Neoclarityn®, Claramax®, Clarinex® 5mg dosage is packaged in
Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Biogaran’s Desloratadine Biogaran 5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium
blisters and has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Consilient Health’s Desloratadine 5mg dosage is packaged in
Crister’s Desloratadine Cristers 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium
and PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 1-year shelf life.
Labs Gerda’s Desloratadine Arrow 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium
and PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 1-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Desloratadine Mylan Pharma 5mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 4-year shelf life.
SP Labo’s Azomyr 5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and has
a stated 2-year shelf life. SP Labo’s Aerius 2.5mg dosage is packaged in
Teva’s Desloratadine Teva Sante 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium
and PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 1-year shelf life.
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Diclofenac
INN:
Diclofenac
ATC Code: D11AX18, M01AB05, M02AA15, S01BC03
Indication:
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain,
inflammatory disorders, and dysmenorrhea
Dosages:
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg
Novartis’ Voltarol® 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Novartis’ Otriflu® 12.5mg
dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/PVC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Diclofenac Actavis 12.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium and
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The PVC/PVdC/aluminium package has a stated 2-year
shelf life and the OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium packaged has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Actavis’ Diclofenac Potassium 50mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Galen’s Diclomax Retard 100mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium,
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium, and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The PVC/aluminium
package has a stated 1.5-year shelf life. The PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium package has a
stated 2-year shelf life and the OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium package has a stated 5-year
shelf life.
Sandoz’ Rhumalgan XL 100mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters
and has a stated 3-year shelf life. Sandoz’ Rhumalgan SR 75mg dosage is packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. Sandoz’ Diclofenac
Sodium 50mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 5year shelf life.
Teva’s Diclofenac Teva 25mg and 50mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
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Donepezil
Donepezil
INN:
ATC Code: N06DA02
Indication:
Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
Dosages:
5mg, 10mg
Eisai’s Aricept® Evess 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/
aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/PE/PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated
3-year shelf life. Eisai’s Aricept® 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Donepezil hydrochloride ODT 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a
stated 3-year shelf life. Actavis’ Donepezil hydrochloride 5mg and 10mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
KRKA’s Donepezil KRKA 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Donepezil Mylan 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
and PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life. Mylan’s
Donepezil Mylan ODT 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
Ratiopharm’s Donepezil Ratiopharm 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Ratiopharm’s
Donepezil Ratiopharm ODT 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/
PVC/aluminium blisters. The 5mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life and the
10mg dosage has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Donepezil Teva Sante 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium
blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. Teva’s Donepezil Teva ODT 5mg and 10 mg
dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year
shelf life.
Zentiva’s Donepezil Zentiva and Donepezil Zentiva ODT 5mg and 10 mg dosages are
packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Enalapril
Enalapril
INN:
ATC Code: C09AA02
Indication:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment
of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure
Dosages:
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
MSD’s Renitec®, Vasotec®, Innovace® 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are
Generic Packaging
Fabiol’s Enalapril Fabiol 10 mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium
blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Laboratorios Mar’s Enalapril Fabiol 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are
packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public
sources searched.
Mylan's Enalapril HCTZ Mylan 20mg + 12.5mg dosage is packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/aluminium and Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages
Ratiopharm’s Enalapril Ratiopharm 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged
Terapia’s Enalapril Terapia 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Enalapril 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in
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Escitalopram
Escitalopram
INN:
ATC Code: N06AB10
Indication:
Used primarily for the treatment of major depressive disorder
and general anxiety disorder in adults
Dosages:
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Lundbeck’s Lexapro® 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Generic Packaging
KRKA’s Elicea 5mg, 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Mylan’s Escitalopram Mylan 10mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Orion’s Escitalopram Orion 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pfizer’s Escitalopram Pfizer 5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pliva’s Escitalopram Pliva 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Escitalopram Sandoz 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are
packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
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Esomeprazole
INN:
Esomeprazole
ATC Code: A02BC05
Indication:
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which prevents the stomach from
producing gastric acid
Dosages:
20mg, 40mg
AstraZeneca’s Sompraz®, Zoleri®, Nexium®, Lucen®, Esopral® 20mg and 40mg
dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year
shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Mylan’s Esomeprazol Mylan 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Ratiopharm’s Esomeprazole Ratiopharm 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Esomeprazol Sandoz 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated
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Exemestane
Exemestane
INN:
ATC Code: L02BG06
Indication:
An aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer
Dosages:
25mg
Pfizer’s Aromasin® 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Exemestane 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has
Mylan’s Exemestane Mylan 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Ranbaxy’s Exemestane Ranbaxy 25mg dosage is packaged in
Sandoz’ Exemestane Sandoz 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Teva’s Exemestane Teva 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Zentiva’s Exemestane 25mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters
and has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
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Famciclovir
INN:
Famciclovir
ATC Code: J05AB09 / S01AD07
Indication:
Antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpes virus
Dosages:
125mg, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg
Novartis’s Famvir® 125mg, 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg dosages are packaged in
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Famciclovir Arrow 125mg, 250mg, 500mg, and 750mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Gerard Labs / Mylan’s Myclovear 750mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Pharmathen's Famciclovir 125mg, 250mg, and 500mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Famciclovir Sandoz 125mg and 500mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Famciclovir Teva 750mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PE/PVC/aluminium
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Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate
INN:
ATC Code: C10AB05
Indication:
A drug of the fibrate class, it is mainly used to reduce cholesterol
levels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
Dosages:
67mg, 100mg, 145mg, 160mg, 200mg, 300mg
Abbott’s Tricor®, Lipantil Micro®, Lipantil Supra® 67mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is
packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 145mg
tablet dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year
shelf life. The 200mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Fenofibrate 67mg hard gelatin capsule dosage, 160mg tablet dosage and
200mg hard gelatin capsule dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters.
The 67mg and 200mg dosages have a 2.5-year stated shelf life and the 160mg dosage
Arrow’s Fenofibrate Arrow 67mg and 200mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are
packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 160mg
tablet dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year
shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Fenofibrate RPG 100mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and Ranbaxy’s
Fenofibrate Ranbaxy 300mg hard gelatin capsule dosage are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Ranbaxy’s Fenofibrate RPG
160mg film coated tablet dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and
has a stated 3-year shelf life. Ranbaxy’s Fenofibrate Ranbaxy 200mg and 300mg hard
gelatin capsule dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a
Teva’s Fenofibrate Teva 67mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg hard gelatin capsule dosages
are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 145mg
and 160mg tablet dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a
Terapia’s Fenofibrat Terapia 160mg film coated tablet dosage is packaged in
PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 200mg hard gelatin
capsule dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year
shelf life.
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Fluvastatin
Fluvastatin
INN:
ATC Code: C10AA04
Indication:
A member of the drug class of statins, it is used to treat
hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease
Dosages:
20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Novartis’ Lescol®, Canef® Vastin® 20mg, 40mg and 80mg dosages are
packaged in HDPE bottles with HDPE cap and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both
packages have a stated 3 year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Fluvastatin hard gelatine capsule 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in
HDPE bottles and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 20mg dosage packed in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters has a 1.5-year stated shelf life. All other dosages in
both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Actavis’ Luvista XL 80mg prolongated release dosage is packaged in HDPE
bottles and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 2-year
stated shelf life.
Biogaran’s Fluvastatin Biogaran 20mg and 40mg hard gelatine capsule dosages are
packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Biogaran’s Fluvastatin Biogaran XL 80mg prolongated dosage is packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and HDPE blottles. Both packages have a
2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Fluvastatin Mylan 80mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters
and has a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Fluvastatin Mylan 20mg and 40mg hard gelatine capsule dosages are packaged
in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Fluvastatin Mylan XL 80mg prolongated dosage is packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and has a 2-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Fluvastatin 20mg and 40mg hard gelatine capsule dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Fluvastatine Teva 20mg and 40mg hard gelattine capsules dosages are packaged
in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Fluvastatine Teva XL 80mg prolongated release dosage is packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles. Both packages have a 2-year
stated shelf life.
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Gabapentin
Gabapentin
INN:
ATC Code: N03AX12
Indication:
Pain relief
Dosages:
100mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg
Pfizer’s Neurontin® dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 100mg,
300mg, and 400mg have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 600mg and 800mg dosages
Generic Packaging
Aurobindo’s Gabapentin Aurobindo 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged
Gerard Labs / Mylan’s Gabapentin 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Gabaran 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and their 600mg, and 800mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. All have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Gabapentin 600mg, and 800mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Gabapentin Teva 100mg, 300mg, and 400mg dosages are packaged in
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Irbesartan
Irbesartan
INN:
ATC Code: C09CA04
Indication:
An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment
of hypertension
Dosages:
75mg, 150mg, 300mg
Sanofi Pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Aprovel®, Avapro® 75mg, 150mg, and
300mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated
3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Irbesartan Actavis 75mg, 150mg, 300mg dosages are packaged in
Dexcel’s Irbesartan Dexcel 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Jenson’s Irbesartan Jenson Pharmaceutical 75mg, 150mg, and 300mg dosages
are packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan's Irbesartan Mylan 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Irbezyd Combi 300mg dosage is packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium
Ranbaxy’s Irbesartan Ranbaxy 75mg, 150mg, 300mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’ Irbesartan Sandoz 75mg, 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. All packages have a
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Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin
INN:
ATC Code: D10AD04
Indication:
A medication used mostly for treatment of cystic acne. Also a chemotherapy
treatment used in brain, pancreatic, and other cancers
Dosages:
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Roche’s Roaccutane® 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 10mg and
20mg dosages are also packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and
Generic Packaging
Laboratoires Bailleul-Biorga Contracne 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 5mg
and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated
3-year shelf life. The 40mg dosage is also packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters
Mylan’s Isotretinoine Mylan 5mg, 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Isotretinoine 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The 40mg dosage is
also packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Itraconazole
Itraconazole
INN:
ATC Code: J02AC02
Indication:
Triazole antifungal agent
Dosages:
100mg
Janssen-Cilag’s Sporanox® 100mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
and PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Itraconazol Actavis 100mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Mylan’s Itraconazole Mylan Itraconazole 100mg dosage is packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Sandoz’s Itraconazole 100mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Slavia Pharm’s Itraconazol 100mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
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Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole
INN:
ATC Code: A02BC03
Indication:
Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) which prevents the stomach from
Dosages:
15mg, 30mg
Takeda’s Prevacid®, Helicid®, Zoton®, Inhibitol® 15mg and 30mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Dr. Reddy’s Lanzap 30mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and
Gerard Laboratories’ Razolager gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages are
KRKA’s Lansoprazole gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages are
KRKA’s Lanzul 30mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blister and has
Teva’s Teva Lansoprazole gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages are
Winthrop’s Lansoprazole gastro-resistant capsule 15mg and 30mg dosages are
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Lercanidipine
Lercanidipine
INN:
ATC Code: C08CA13
Indication:
A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class, used to lower
blood pressure and allow the heart to work more efficiently
Dosages:
10mg, 20mg
Recordati’s Zanidip®, Lercanidipine HCL 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
opaque PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Lercanidipine Hydrochloride 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated
2-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Lercanidipine 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium
Mylan’s Lercanidipine Mylan 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium
blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’ Lercanidipine Sandoz 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated
2-year shelf life.
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Letrozole
Letrozole
INN:
ATC Code: L02BG04
Indication:
A non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used for the treatment of
hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery
Dosages:
2.5mg
Novartis’ Femara® 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Letrozole Actavis 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
has a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Letrozole Arrow 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
Synthon’s Letrozole Synthon 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
Tecnimede’s Letrozole Tecnimede 2.5mg dosage is packaged in
PVdC/PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Letrozole Zentiva 2.5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
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Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
INN:
ATC Code: N03AX14
Indication:
An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy
Dosages:
250mg, 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg
UCB’s Keppra® 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged PVC/Aluminium
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Levetiracetam Actavis 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg dosages are
packaged PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3 year shelf life.
Arrow’s Levetiracetam Arrow 250mg, 500mg, 750mg and 1000mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Levetiracetam Sandoz, Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg dosages
are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Synthon’s Levetiracetam Synthon 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, and 1000mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Levetiracetam 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, and 1000mg dosages are
Zentiva’s Levetiracetam Zentiva 250mg, 500mg,and 1000mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Levodopa + Carbidopa
Levodopa + Carbidopa
INN:
ATC Code: N04BA02
Indication:
A combination of two drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
Dosages:
12.5mg/50mg, 10mg/100mg, 25mg/100mg, 25mg/250mg
MSD’s Sinement® 12.5mg/50mg, 10mg/100mg, 25mg/100mg, and 25mg/250mg
dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Mylan’s Levodopa + Carbidopa Mylan 25mg/250mg and 25mg/100mg dosages are
Sandoz’ Nakom 25mg/250mg and 25mg/100mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Lecado 25mg/100mg and 50mg/200mg modified release dosages are
packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 4-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Cardidopa-Levodopa Teva 10mg/100mg and 25mg/250mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Teva’s Cardidopa-Levodopa LP Teva 25mg/100mg and 50mg/200mg prolongated
release dosages are packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a
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Levothyroxine
INN:
Levothyroxine
ATC Code: H03AA01
Indication:
A synthetic form of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, it is used to treat thyroid
hormone deficiency, and to prevent the recurrence of thyroid cancer
Dosages:
25µg, 50µg, 75µg, 100µg, 125µg, 150µg, 175µg, 200µg
MSD’s Levothyrox® 25µg, 50µg, 75µg, 100µg, 125µg, 150µg, 175µg, 200µg dosages
are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Berlin Chemie L-Thyroxin 50 Berlin and L-Thyroxin 100 50µg and 100µg dosages are
Biogaran’s Levothyroxine Biogaran 25µg, 75µg, 125µg, 175µg, and 200µg dosages
are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 25µg and 75µg dosages have a
stated 2.5-year shelf life. The 125µg, 175µg, and 200µg dosages have a stated 3-year
shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Levothyroxine Ratiopharm 25µg, 75µg, 125µg 175µg, and 200µg
dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 25µg and 75µg dosages
have a stated 1.5-year shelf life and the 125µg 175µg, and 200µg dosages have a
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Lisinopril
Lisinopril
INN:
ATC Code: C09AA03
Indication:
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class
Dosages:
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg
AstraZeneca’s Prinivil®, Tensopril®, Zestril® 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg
dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Generic Packaging
Ergha’s ByZestra 10 mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
Gerard Labs / Mylan’s Zesger 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are
Lupin’s Lisinopril 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’s LisiHexal 20 mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
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Losartan
Losartan
INN:
ATC Code: C09CA01
Indication:
Selective, competitive angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist
Dosages:
50mg/12.5mg, 100mg/25mg
Merck’s Cozaar® 50mg/12.5mg and 100mg/25mg dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
KRKA’s Lorista 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 12.5mg, 25mg, and 100mg dosages have a stated
2-year shelf life and the 50mg dosage has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Lakea 50mg/12.5mg and100mg/25mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters, Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles.
All packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva UK’s Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorotiazide 50mg/12.5mg and
100mg/25mg dosages are packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Meloxicam
Meloxicam
INN:
ATC Code: M01AC06
Indication:
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and fever
reducer effects
Dosages:
7.5mg, 15mg
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Mobic® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged in
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Celomix® 15mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters
Egis’ Noflamen® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged in
Gedeon Richter’s Valzer® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged in
Gerard Labs’ Areloger® 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged in
Polpharma’s Meloxicam Polpharma 7.5mg and 15mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Metformin
Metformin
INN:
ATC Code: A10BA02
Indication:
Used primarily for treatment of type 2 diabetes
Dosages:
500mg, 750mg, 850mg, 1000mg
Merck-Serono’s Glucophage® 500mg and 850mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life.
Merck-Serono’s Glucophage® SR 500mg dosage is packaged in PVC/90g
PVdC/aluminium and PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Merck-Serono’s Glucophage® SR 750mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/60g PVdC/aluminium and PVC/90g PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated
3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Metformine Arrow 500mg and 850mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Arrow’s Metformine Arrow
1000mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters.
Ranbaxy’s Metformine Biogalenique 500mg, 850mg and 1000mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/Aclar®/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a
Sandoz’ Metformine Sandoz 500mg, 850mg and 1000mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium and PP/aluminium blisters. The 500mg and 850 mg dosages
have a stated 5-year shelf life and the 1000mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Metformine Teva 500mg and 850mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. Teva’s Metformine
Teva 1000mg dosage is packaged in opaque PVdC/PVC/aluminium and transparent
PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters. The opaque PVdC/PVC/aluminium package has a
stated 2-year shelf life and the transparent PVdC/PVC/aluminium package has a
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Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate
INN:
ATC Code: N06BA04
Indication:
A psychostimulant drug and substituted phenethylamine approved for
treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), postural
othostatic tachycardia syndrome and narcolepsy
Dosages:
5mg, 10mg, 18mg, 20mg, 27mg, 30mg, 26mg, 40mg
Novartis’ Ritalin® 10mg dosage is packaged in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and
has a 2-year stated shelf life.
Novartis’ Ritalin® LA, 20mg, 30mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in HDPE
bottles and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Flynn’s Medikinet 5mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Flynn’s Medikinet 10mg dosage and Medikinet XL 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg,
and 40mg modified release hard gelatine capsule dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated sheld life.
Janssen’s Concerta® XL 18mg, 27mg, and 36mg prolongated release dosages
are packaged in HDPE bottles. The 18mg and 36mg dosages have a stated
3-year shelf life. The 27mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Shire’s Equasym XL 10mg, 20mg and 30mg modified release hard gelatine
capsule dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a
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Montelukast
INN:
Montelukast
ATC Code: R03DC03
Indication:
A leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) used for the maintenance
treatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies
Dosages:
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
MSD’s Singulair® 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/
PVC/aluminium blisters. The 4mg and 5mg dosages have a stated 2-year shelf life
and the 10mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Actamone 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in ALU/PVC/
aluminium blisters. The 4mg and 5mg dosages have a stated 2-year shelf life and
the 10mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Gedeon Richter’s Montelukast Gedeon Richter 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are
KRKA’s Montelukast KRKA 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in
Mylan’s Montelukast Mylan 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’ Montelukast Sandoz 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Montelukast Teva 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
aluminium blisters. The 5mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 10mg
dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Mycophenolic acid
Mycophenolic acid
INN:
ATC Code: L04AA06
Indication:
An immunosuppressant drug used to prevent rejection in
organ transplantation
Dosages:
180mg, 250mg, 360mg, 500mg
Roche’s Cellcept® 250mg and 500mg hard gelatin capsule dosages and film-coated
tablet dosages are packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Novartis’ Myfortic® 180mg and 360mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packaged in
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Mychophenolate Mofetil Actavis 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and 500mg
film-coated tablet dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 250mg
dosage has a 3-year stated shelf life and the 500mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Arrow’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Arrow 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and 500mg
film-coated tablet dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The 250mg
dosage has a 3-year stated shelf life and the 500mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Mylan 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 500mg film-coated
tablet dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and a PEHD/PP container.
Qualimed’s Mycophenolate Mofetil 500mg film-coated tablet dosage is packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 1-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Ratio 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage and
500mg film-coated tablet dosage are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. The
250mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life and the 500mg dosage has a stated 3-year
shelf life.
Wockhardt’s Mycophenolate Mofetil 500mg film-coated tablet dosage is packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Mycophenolate Mofetil Zentiva 250mg hard gelatin capsule dosage is packaged
in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life.
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Nebivolol
INN:
Nebivolol
ATC Code: C07AB12
Indication:
A cardiovascular drug belonging to the group of selective
beta-blocking agents
Dosages:
2.5mg, 5mg
Menarini’s Nebilet® 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and has a
Generic Packaging
Glenmark’s Nebivolol Glenmark Generics 2.5mg and 5mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a
Mylan’s Nebivolol Mylan 5mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters
Qualimed’s Nebivolol Qualimed 5mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Ranbaxy’s Nebivolol Ranbaxy 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium
Teva’s Nebivolol Teva Sante 5mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters
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Nevirapine
Nevirapine
INN:
ATC Code: J05AG01
Indication:
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used to treat
HIV-1 infection and AIDS
Dosages:
200mg
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Viramune® 200mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium
Generic Packaging
ASPEN’s ASPEN Nevirapine 200mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Ranbaxy’s Nevirapine 200mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
Teva’s Nevirapine Teva 200mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC blisters and
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Norfloxacin
INN:
Norfloxacin
ATC Code: J01MA06, S01AE02
Indication:
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of proven bacterial
infections such as urinary tract infections
Dosages:
400mg
MSD’s Noroxine®, Noroxin® 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Norfloxacine Arrow 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
KRKA’s Nolicin 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and
Mylan’s Norfloxacine Mylan 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
Teva’s Norfloxacine Teva 400mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
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Olanzapine
Olanzapine
INN:
ATC Code: N05AH03
Indication:
Atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia
and bipolar disorder
Dosages:
2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
Eli Lilly’s Zyprexa®, Zyprexa Zydis®, Zalasta®, Zolafren®, Olzapin®, Oferta®,
Rexapin® 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 2.5mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life
and the 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Apotex’s Olanzapine Apotex 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages
are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2.5-year shelf life.
Investi Pharma’s Olanzapina 5mg, 7.5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources researched.
Pliva’s Olanzapine Pliva 15mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Ranabaxy’s Olanzapine Ranbaxy 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg dosages are
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Olmesartan
Olmesartan
INN:
ATC Code: C09CA08
Indication:
A drug indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used along or
in combination with other antihypertensive agents
Dosages:
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Menarini’s Omesar®, Benicar® 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
KRKA’s Olimestra 10mg, 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Polpharma’s Olmesartan Polpharma 10mg, 20mg and 40mg dosages are
Teva’s Olmesartan Metadoxil 10mg, 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in
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Omeprazole
Omeprazole
INN:
ATC Code: A02BC01
Indication:
Proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD),
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Dosages:
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
AstraZeneca’s Losec®, Prilosec® 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blister and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Fada Pharma’s Fada Omeprazol 10mg and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Sandoz’s Omeprazole 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Savant Pharm’s Omeprazole 10mg and 20mg dosages are packed in Aclar/PVC/
aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Winthrop’s Omeprazole Winthrop 20mg dosage is packaged in
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Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole
INN:
ATC Code: A02BC02
Indication:
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which prevents the stomach from
Dosages:
20mg, 40mg
Nycomed’s Protium®, Pantoloc®, Somac®, Controloc® 20mg and 40mg dosages are
Generic Packaging
Alapis Abee’s Gastroprozal 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar®/PVC/
aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
KRKA’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
Ratiopharm’s Pantoprazol Ratiopharm 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
Tecnimede’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/
Winthrop’s Pantoprazole 20mg and 40mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
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Perindopril
Perindopril
INN:
ATC Code: C09AA04
Indication:
Long-acting ACE inhibitor
Dosages:
2mg, 4mg, 8mg
Servier Laboratories Limited’s Coversyl® 2mg, 4mg, and 8mg dosages are
Generic Packaging
Actavis’s Perindopril 2mg and 4mg dosages are packaged in
Gedeon Richter’s Vidotin 4mg and 8mg dosages are packaged in
Lupin’s Perindopril 2mg and 4mg dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium
Polpharma’s Stoppress 4mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters
Ratiopharm’s Perindopril Ratiopharm 8mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC/
aluminium blisters and has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Perindopril 2mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters
Venipharm's Perindopril 8mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters
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Pioglitazone
Pioglitazone
INN:
ATC Code: A10BG03
Indication:
A drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Dosages:
15mg, 30mg, 45mg
Takeda’s Actos® 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged in
Generic Packaging
Accord’s Pioglitazone Accord 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters. The 15mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life and
the 30mg and 4mg dosages have a 4-year stated shelf life.
Actavis’ Glidipion 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged in
KRKA’s Paglitaz 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’ Pioglitazone Sandoz 15mg, 30mg, and 45mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Pramipexole
INN:
Pramipexole
ATC Code: N04BC05
Indication:
Treating Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS)
Dosages:
Tablets: 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, 0.7mg
Prolongated Release Tablets: 0.26mg, 0.52mg, 1.05mg, 2.1mg, 3.15mg
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Mirapexin® 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are
Generic Packaging
Sandoz’s Pramipexole 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. The OPA/ALU/PVC/
aluminium blister package has a stated 2-year shelf life and the HDPE container has a
stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Synthon’s Pramipexole 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters. The
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blister package has a stated 2-year shelf life and the
PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blister package has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Teva’s Pramipexole 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg, and 0.7mg dosages are packaged in
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Pravastatin
INN:
Pravastatin
ATC Code: C10AA03
Indication:
Statin used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease
Dosages:
10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Lipostat®, Pravachol® 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are
packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
EG's Pravastatin 10mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminum blisters and
has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Enirex’s Pravastatine Enirex 40mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium
Gerard Laboratories’ Lipaprav 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 10mg and 20mg dosages have a stated 1.5-year
shelf life and the 40mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Qualimed's Pravastatin 20mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters
and has a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Ranbaxy’s Pravator 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Sandoz’s Pralip 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Stada’s Pravastatin 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 10mg and 20mg dosages have a stated 1.5-year
shelf life and the 40mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Quetiapine
Quetiapine
INN:
ATC Code: N05AH04
Indication:
An atypical antipsychotic primarily used to treat schizophrenia
or bipolar disorder
Dosages:
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg
AstraZeneca’s Seroquel® 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg tablet dosages are
AstraZeneca’s Seroquel® XR 50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg prolongedrelease tablet dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg tablet dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a
Actavis’ Tenprolide XL 50mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg prolonged-release tablet
dosages are packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Quetiapine 25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg tablet dosages are
packaged in white PVC/PE/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and white
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Teva’s Sondate XL 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg prolonged-release table
dosages are packaged in PVC/Aclar/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year
shelf life.
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Rabeprazole
INN:
Rabeprazole
ATC Code: A02BC04
Indication:
A proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of Gastric ulcer, healing of
erosive and ulcerative GERD and treatment of symptomatic GERD
Dosages:
10mg, 20mg
Janssen Cilag’s and Eisai’s Pariet®, AcipHex®, Razo®, Parit®10mg, 20mg gastroresistant tablet dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Rabeprazole 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packaged in
Aurobindo’s Rabeprazole Aurobindo 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are
KRKA’s Rabeprazole KRKA 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are
packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 15-month shelf life.
Teva’s Rabeprazole Teva 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are packaged
in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 10mg dosage has a stated 1.5-year shelf
life and the 20mg dosage has a stated 2-year shelf life.
Zentiva’s Rabeprazole Sodium 10mg, 20mg gastro-resistant tablet dosages are
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Ramipril
Ramipril
INN:
ATC Code: C09AA05
Indication:
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used to treat
hypertension and congestive heart failure
Dosages:
1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
Sanofi Aventis’ Tritace® 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 4-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Ramipril 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aclar®/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. The PVC/Aclar/aluminium blister
package has a stated 2-year shelf life and the HDPE container has a stated 2.5-year
shelf life.
Helsinn Birex Therapeutics’ ByTrite 2.5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium
Pentafarma’s Ramipril Romace 1.25mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged
in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 1.25mg dosage has a stated 1.5 year shelf life.
The 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages have a stated 2-year shelf life
Pliva’s Ramipril 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in HDPE containers
and Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Quiver's Ramipril 2.5mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters and
Sandoz’s Ramipril Sandoz 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg dosages are packaged in
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Ranitidine
INN:
Ranitidine
ATC Code: A02BA02, A02BA07
Indication:
Histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production
Dosages:
75mg, 150mg, 300mg
GlaxoSmithKline’s Zantac® 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and Alu-foil strips. The 150mg dosage has a
stated 5-year shelf life and the 300mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Aurobindo’s Ranitidine 150mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Labormed’s Ranitidina LPH 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Mylan’s Ranitidine Mylan 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
Ranbaxy’s Ranitidine Ranbaxy 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’ Ranitidine Sandoz 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
Surar’s Ranitidina Surar Pharma 75mg, 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged
in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Teva’s Ranitidine Teva 150mg and 300mg dosages are packaged in
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Risedronate
Risedronate
INN:
ATC Code: M05BA07
Indication:
A bisphosphonate used to strengthen bone, treat or prevent
osteoporosis, and treat Paget's disease of bone
Dosages:
5mg, 30mg, 35mg, 75mg
Warner Chilcott’s Actonel® 5mg and 30mg dosages are packaged in opaque
PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life. The 75mg film dosage is
packaged in clear PVC/aluminium blisters and has a stated 3-year shelf life. The 35mg
once-a-week film coated tablet dosage is packaged in clear PVC/aluminium blisters
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Risedronate Arrow Generiques 35mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/
aluminium blisters and has a stated 5-year shelf life.
Aurobindo’s Risedronate Aurobindo 5mg, 30mg, and 35mg dosages are packaged in
Mylan’s Risedronate Mylan 35mg dosage is packagined in PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium
Sandoz’ Risedronate Sodium 35mg dosage is packaged in PVC/aluminium blisters and
has a stated 2-year shelf life. Sandoz’ Risedronate Sandoz 75mg dosage is packaged
Teva’s Risedronate Teva 75mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters
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Rivastigmine
INN:
Rivastigmine
ATC Code: N06DA03
Indication:
A parasympathomimetic or cholinergic agent used for the treatment of
dementia of the Alzheimer's type and dementia due to Parkinson's disease
Dosages:
1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, 6mg
Novartis’ Exelon® 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. Both packages have a stated 5-year
shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Cipla’s Rivastigmin Cipla 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged in
Mylan’s Rivastigmine Mylan 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged in
Sanofi Aventis’ Rivastigmine Winthrop 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are
Synthon’s Rivastigmine Synthon 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Teva’s Rivastigmine Teva Sante 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 5-year shelf life. Teva’s Rivastigmine
Teva 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, and 6mg dosages are packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium
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Ropinirole
INN:
Ropinirole
ATC Code: N04BC04
Indication:
Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Dosages:
0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 5mg
GlaxoSmithKline’s Requip® 0.25mg, 0.5mg, and 1mg dosages are packaged in
PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters, Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and PVC/Aclar/PVC/
GlaxoSmithKline’s Requip® 1mg, 2mg, and 5mg dosages are packaged in HDPE
bottles and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis' Ropinirole 0.25mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminum blisters and
Arrow's Ropinirole 2mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters and has
Glenmark's Ropinirole 1mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminum blisters and
Ranbaxy’s Ropinirole Ranbaxy 0.5mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’s Ropinirole Sandoz 1mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium
Teva’s Ropinirole 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, and 5mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a 2-year stated shelf life.
Winthrop Pharmaceuticals’ Ropinirole 0.25mg and 0.5 mg dosages are packaged
in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE bottles. The Aclar/PVC/aluminium blister
package has a stated 1-year shelf life and the HDPE bottle has a stated 1.5-year
shelf life.
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Rosuvastatin
INN:
Rosuvastatin
ATC Code: C10AA07
Indication:
Statin used to treat high cholesterol and related conditions,
and to prevent cardiovascular disease
Dosages:
5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
AstraZeneca’s Crestor® 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages and packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Finadiet’s Mesoterol 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in Aclar®/PVC/
aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Gedeon Richter’s Zaranta 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Microsules’ Colerragin 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in public sources researched.
Ratiopharm’s Rosuvastatin Ratiopharm 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are
packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and
Teva’s Rosuvastatin Teva 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
Zentiva’s Rosucard 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg dosages are packaged in
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Sildenafil
Sildenafil
INN:
ATC Code: G04BE03
Indication:
Used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial
hypertension
Dosages:
25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Pfizer’s Viagra® 25mg, 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium blisters
and Aclar®/PVC/Aluminium blisters. Both packages have a 5-year stated shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Accord’s Sildenafil Accord 25mg, 50mg, 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium
blisters and have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Actavis’ Sildenafil Actavis 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Labormed’s Sildenafil Labormed 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 2.5-year stated shelf life.
Polpharma/Medana’s Sildenafil Medana 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged
in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters. The 25mg dosages has a 2-year
stated shelf life and the 50mg and 100mg dosages have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz’ Sildenafil Sandoz 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Tecnimede Sildenafil Tecnimede 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Zentiva’s Sildenafil 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium
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Sumatriptan
INN:
Sumatriptan
ATC Code: N02CC01
Indication:
Triptan drug including a sulfonamide group for the treatment
of migraine headaches
Dosages:
50mg, 100mg
GlaxoSmithKline’s Imitrex®, Imigran®, Alsuma® 50mg and 100mg dosages are
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Sumatriptan Actavis 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated
3-year shelf life.
BMM Pharma’s Sumatriptan BMM Pharma 50mg and 100mg dosages are
packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Mylan’s Migrastat 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz / Hexal’s Sumigra 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in
TEVA’s Sumatriptan Teva 50mg and 100mg dosages are packaged in
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Telmisartan
Telmisartan
INN:
ATC Code: C09CA07
Indication:
An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) used in the
management of hypertension
Dosages:
20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Micardis® 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. The 20mg dosage has a stated 3-year shelf life and
the 40mg and 80mg dosages have a sated 4-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Telmisartan Actavis France 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
Craveri’s Telmisartan 40 mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PVC/aluminium blisters and
has no stated shelf life. The 80mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters
and has no stated shelf life.
Mylan’s Telminsartan Mylan 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
Ratiopharm’s Telmisartan Ratio 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
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Tolterodine
INN:
Tolterodine
ATC Code: G04BD07
Indication:
An anti-muscarinic drug used for symptomatic treatment
of urinary incontinence
Dosages:
1mg, 2mg, 4mg
Pfizer’s Detrusitol®, Detrol®1mg and 2mg film coated tablet dosages are packaged
in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 3-year shelf life. The Detrusitol®
SR 2mg and 4mg hard gelatin capsule dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Tolterodine Tartare 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in an HDPE and
LDPE container and have a stated 2-year shelf. The 1mg dosage is also packaged
Accord’s Tolterodine Accord 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Tolterodine Teva 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in
Zentiva’s Uroflow 1mg and 2mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium
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Topiramate
Topiramate
INN:
ATC Code: N03AX11
Indication:
Anticonvulsant drug
Dosages:
25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg
Janssen Cilag/Johnson & Johnson’s Topamax® 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg
tablet dosages are packaged in opaque plastic containers with desiccant and
Janssen Cilag/Johnson & Johnson’s Topamax® 15mg, 25mg, and 50mg capsule
dosages are packaged in HDPE containers and have a stated 2-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow’s Topiramate 50mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and has
Biogaran’s Topiramate Biogaran 100mg dosage is packaged in PVdC/PE/PVC/
aluminium blisters and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated
3-year shelf life.
Pliva / Teva’s Topiramate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosages are packaged in
Sandoz’s Topiramate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosages are packaged in
HDPE containers and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated
3-year shelf life.
Winthrop’s Topiramate 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg dosages are packaged in
HDPE containers and OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters. Both packages have a stated
2-year shelf life.
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Torasemide
INN:
Torasemide
ATC Code: C03CA04
Indication:
A 'water pill' used to reduce swelling and fluid retention caused by
various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to
treat high blood pressure
Dosages:
2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 200mg
Berlin Chemie’s Trifas® 10mg and 200mg dosages are packaged in PVC/Aluminium
Generic Packaging
Pliva’s Diuver 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium
Polpharma’s Toramide 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/Aluminium blisters and have a 3-year stated shelf life.
Sandoz Torasemid Sandoz 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg dosages are
packaged in PVC/PVdC/Aluminium blisters and OPA/Alu/PVC/Aluminium blisters.
Both packages have a 3-year stated shelf life.
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Valaciclovir
INN:
Valaciclovir
ATC Code: N04BC05
Indication:
Antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex
and herpes zoster
Dosages:
250mg, 500mg, 1000mg
GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex®, Zelitrex® 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg dosages are
Generic Packaging
Actavis’ Valaciclovir 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. Both packages have a stated 2.5-year
shelf life.
Arrow's Valaciclovir 500mg dosage is packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and
Gerard Labs’ Myval 500mg dosage is packaged in PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and
Sandoz’s Valaciclovir 250mg, 500mg, and 1000mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Valaciclovir 250mg, 500mg, and 1000 mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/aluminium blisters, OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium blisters and Aclar/PVC/aluminium
blisters. All packages have a stated 2-year shelf life.
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Valsartan
INN:
Valsartan
ATC Code: C09CA03
Indication:
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Dosages:
40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg
Novartis’s Diovan® 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, and 320mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PE/PVdC/aluminium blisters and PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a
Generic Packaging
Arrow's Valsartan 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, and 320mg dosages are packaged in
Gedeon Richter’s Nortivan 80mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
KRKA’s Valsacor 40mg, 80mg, and 160mg dosages are packaged in
Lupin’s Valsartan 40mg, 80mg, and 160mg dosages are packaged in
Mylan’s Valsartan Mylan 160mg dosage is packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/aluminium
Polpharma’s Valsartan 80mg and 160mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Valsartan Teva 80mg and 160mg dosages are packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC/
aluminium blisters and have a stated 21-month shelf life.
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Venlafaxine
INN:
Venlafaxine
ATC Code: N06AX16
Indication:
Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
Dosages:
37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, 225mg
Wyeth’s Effexor®, Efexor®, Trevilor®, Alventa® 37.5mg and 75mg dosages are
packaged in Aclar®/PVC/aluminium blisters and HDPE containers. Both packages
and dosages have a stated 3-year shelf life.
Generic Packaging
Arrow's Venlafaxine 50mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PBC/aluminium blisters and
Bluefish’s Venlablue XL 37.5mg, 75mg, and 150mg dosages are packaged in
Forum’s Foraven 150mg dosage is packaged in Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters and
Liconsa’s Venlafaxine 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg, and 225mg dosages are packaged in
Aclar/PVC/aluminium blisters. No shelf life listed in the public sources searched.
Ranbaxy's Venlafaxine 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg, and 75mg dosages are packaged in
Terapia’s Adoxa 37.5mg and 75mg dosages are packaged in
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Ziprasidone
INN:
Ziprasidone
ATC Code: N05AE04
Indication:
Antypsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia
Dosages:
20mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg
Pfizer’s Geodon®, Zeldox® 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
Generic Packaging
Actavis’s Zipwell 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in OPA/ALU/PVC/
KRKA’s Ziprasidon KRKA 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
PVC/PVdC/aluminium blisters and have a stated 1.5-year shelf life.
Ratiopharm’s Ziprasidon Ratiopharm 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
Teva’s Ziprasidone Teva 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, and 80mg dosages are packaged in
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