Retrovir

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

RETROVIR (zidovudine - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VIIV HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: March 19, 1987
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[RLD][AB]

RETROVIR (zidovudine - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: VIIV HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: February 2, 1990
  
  Strength(s): 10MG/ML ^[RLD][AP]

RETROVIR (zidovudine - syrup; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VIIV HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: September 28, 1989
  
  Strength(s): 50MG/5ML ^[RLD][AA]

RETROVIR (zidovudine - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VIIV HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: October 4, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Retrovir been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Retrovir:

zidovudine capsule; oral

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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD
  
  Approval date: March 27, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: CIPLA LTD
  
  Approval date: May 23, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AB]

zidovudine injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: LUITPOLD
  
  Approval date: May 6, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 10MG/ML ^[AP]

zidovudine syrup; oral

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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO
  
  Approval date: September 19, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 50MG/5ML ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: CIPLA LTD
  
  Approval date: June 26, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 50MG/5ML ^[AA]

zidovudine tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO
  
  Approval date: September 19, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: CIPLA
  
  Approval date: October 27, 2010
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: HEC PHARM INC
  
  Approval date: October 7, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: HETERO DRUGS LTD
  
  Approval date: April 25, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MATRIX LABS LTD
  
  Approval date: February 14, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: RANBAXY
  
  Approval date: September 19, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ROXANE
  
  Approval date: September 19, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 300MG ^[AB]

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

See also...

• Retrovir Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Retrovir Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Retrovir Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Retrovir Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Retrovir injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Retrovir Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Retrovir Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Retrovir AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Zidovudine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zidovudine Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zidovudine Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Zidovudine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Zidovudine injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Zidovudine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Zidovudine Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Zidovudine AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)