Xenical

Xenical is a brand name of orlistat, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

XENICAL (orlistat - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: HOFFMANN LA ROCHE
  
  Approval date: April 23, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 120MG ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Xenical been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Xenical available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Xenical. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Tetrahydrolipstatin containing compositions
  Patent 6,004,996
  Issued: December 21, 1999
  Inventor(s): Shah; Navnit Hargovindas & Zeller; Max
  Assignee(s): Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
  Product containing tetrahydrolipstatin as the active ingredient and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, characterized in that it is in the form of particles with a diameter of 0.25 to 2 mm; and pharmaceutical preparation s or compositions for oral administration containing the product.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • January 6, 2018
    
  
  
  
  • July 6, 2018
    
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    Pediatric exclusivity
  
  

See also...

• Xenical Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Xenical Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Xenical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Xenical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Xenical AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Orlistat Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Orlistat Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Orlistat Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Orlistat Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Orlistat AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

Acupan

Acupan may be available in the countries listed below.

UK matches:

• Acupan Tablets
• Acupan Tablets (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Acupan

Nefopam

Nefopam is reported as an ingredient of Acupan in the following countries:

• Tunisia

Nefopam hydrochloride (a derivative of Nefopam) is reported as an ingredient of Acupan in the following countries:

• Bahrain


• Belgium


• France


• Ireland


• Israel


• Kenya


• Luxembourg


• New Zealand


• United Kingdom


• Zimbabwe

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SPC	Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Micronase

In the US, Micronase (glyburide systemic) is a member of the drug class sulfonylureas and is used to treat Diabetes, Type 2.

US matches:

• Micronase

Ingredient matches for Micronase

Glibenclamide

Glibenclamide is reported as an ingredient of Micronase in the following countries:

• Oman


• United States

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Isosorbide dinitraat Apothecon

Isosorbide dinitraat Apothecon may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Isosorbide dinitraat Apothecon

Isosorbide Dinitrate

Isosorbide Dinitrate is reported as an ingredient of Isosorbide dinitraat Apothecon in the following countries:

• Netherlands

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Lodoxamide Trometamol

Lodoxamide Trometamol may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Lodoxamide Trometamol

Lodoxamide

Lodoxamide Trometamol (BANM) is known as Lodoxamide in the US.

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BANM	British Approved Name (Modified)

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Flebon

Flebon may be available in the countries listed below.

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Diosmin

Diosmin is reported as an ingredient of Flebon in the following countries:

• Argentina

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Romep

Romep may be available in the countries listed below.

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Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Romep in the following countries:

• Ireland

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Rislon

Rislon may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Rislon

Betahistine

Betahistine dihydrochloride (a derivative of Betahistine) is reported as an ingredient of Rislon in the following countries:

• Bangladesh

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Apnex

Apnex may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Apnex

Aminophylline

Aminophylline is reported as an ingredient of Apnex in the following countries:

• Bosnia & Herzegowina

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Finural

Finural may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Finural

Finasteride

Finasteride is reported as an ingredient of Finural in the following countries:

• Germany

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Bioferon

Bioferon may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Bioferon

Interferon alfa

Interferon alfa Interferon alfa-2b (Arg-23; His-34) (a derivative of Interferon alfa) is reported as an ingredient of Bioferon in the following countries:

• Argentina


• Myanmar


• Peru

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Fluorouracil Aeon

Fluorouracil Aeon may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Fluorouracil Aeon

Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil is reported as an ingredient of Fluorouracil Aeon in the following countries:

• Greece

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