What does the term "generic" mean? Do generic medications produce the same effect that the brand name medicines do?
The difference between a brand name medicine and a generic one is in the name, shape and in the price. A generic drug is usually called by the name of the active ingredient while a manufacturer uses a brand name. However, a manufacturer cannot possess a patent for a certain chemical agent, this is why manufacturers of generic medications can legally produce the so-called "generics". They are the same chemically and since the active ingredient is identical, they have the same medical effect. Thus buying a generic medication one pays less but gets the very same result.
Generic Aralen is used for treating and suppressing acute attacks of certain strains of malaria and a certain type of parasitic infection (extraintestinal amebiasis).
Chloroquine phosphate 250/500mg
£0.37
Augmentin
Generic Augmentin is used in the treatment of lower respiratory, middle ear, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections that are caused by certain specific bacteria. These bacteria produce a chemical enzyme called beta lactamase that makes some infections particularly difficult to treat.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate 250mg + 125/500mg + 125/875mg + 125mg
£1.01
Cleocin
Treating serious infections caused by certain bacteria.
Clindamycin 150/300mg
£0.73
Feldene
Treating rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Piroxicam 10/20mg
£0.35
Indocin
Indomethacin is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Indomethacin 25/50mg
£0.31
Indocin Cr
Generic Indocin Extended-Release is used for treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout or certain types of bursitis and tendonitis.
Indomethacin 75mg
£0.58
Keflex
Treating certain bacterial infections.
Cephalexin 250/500/750mg
£0.34
Minomycin
Treating infection caused by certain bacteria.
Minocycline hydrochloride 100mg
£2.46
Rulide
Clarithromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics.