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.
Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.
Ofloxacin 100/200/300/400mg
£0.70
Fosamax
This is an effective drug that helps to reduce calcium loss from bones
Alendronate 5/10/35/70mg
£0.45
Fulvicin
Griseofulvin 250mg
£0.36
Furadantin
Generic Furadantin is used for treating and preventing urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Nitrofurantoin 100mg
£0.32
Furoxone
Generic Furoxone is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections by killing bacteria and protozoa. Some protozoa are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infections in the body.