Seen that? - Generic Allegra is coming

Filed in archive Best of on October 11, 2009

Generic Allegra is coming at Straightfromthedoc

Claritin (loratadine) has been over-the-counter (OTC) for awhile now. It's only a matter of time before Allegra joins its ranks - either brand name or via generic. Both these medications are available OTC in Canada for awhile now. ("US FDA clears Barr's generic version of Allegra", Reuters/ABC News, Jul.14) [...] Read More


Ranbaxy Generic Drugs Denied Import to U.S. by FDA at Straightfromthedoc

The largest maker of generic drugs in India - Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd - has been issued a warning letter and an import alert by the FDA in lieu of 30 generic drugs made in its two plants in India. The two plants whose quality control issues in Ranbaxy's Dewas and Paonta Sahib plants in India. The Warning Letters identify the agency's concerns about deviations from U.S. current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements [...] Read More


First Generic Risperdal (Risperidone), FDA-Approved at Straightfromthedoc

The first generic versions of Risperdal (risperidone) tablets has recently been approved by the FDA. A product of Janssen - Risperdal - is an antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. "This generic drug approval is another example of the FDA's efforts to increase access to safe and effective generic drugs as soon as the law permits," said Gary Buehler, director of the [...] Read More


Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories at Allergies

Those who are taking the antihistamine Allegra may want to watch out for and try Mylan Laboratories Inc.'s generic version of the drug. Mylan announced yesterday in a press release that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval for "Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)" for fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets, 30mg, 60mg and 180mg. Uh-oh. Aventis won't be happy to share this billion dollar market. As it is, there [...] Read More


Allegra Oral Suspension Now FDA-Approved at Allergies

Good news for kids with seasonal allergies and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU): the FDA has approved of a kid friendlier oral suspension formulation of Allegra. For those who prefer tablets, there's still the 30 mg non-chewable tablet form, but for those who find it difficult to swallow tablets, this raspberry flavored suspension is a good alternative. It won't make children drowsy, allowing them to concentrate on their tasks, whether in school [...] Read More