Efudex

Efudex is a brand name of fluorouracil topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

EFUDEX (fluorouracil - cream; topical)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 5% ^[RLD][AB]

EFUDEX (fluorouracil - solution; topical)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 2% ^[RLD][AT], 5% ^[RLD][AT]

Has a generic version of Efudex been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Efudex:

fluorouracil cream; topical

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  Manufacturer: SPEAR PHARMS
  
  Approval date: April 11, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 5% ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TARO
  
  Approval date: March 5, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 5% ^[AB]

fluorouracil solution; topical

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  Manufacturer: TARO
  
  Approval date: November 5, 2003
  
  Strength(s): 2% ^[AT], 5% ^[AT]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Efudex. 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

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Efudex.

See also...

• Efudex Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Efudex Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Efudex Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fluorouracil Cream Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fluorouracil topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fluorouracil Topical Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fluorouracil topical AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)