Monday, September 26, 2016

Cipro


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


CIPRO (ciprofloxacin - for suspension; oral)



  • Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE

    Approval date: September 26, 1997

    Strength(s): 250MG/5ML, 500MG/5ML [RLD]

CIPRO (ciprofloxacin - injectable; injection)



  • Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE

    Approval date: December 26, 1990

    Strength(s): 200MG/20ML (10MG/ML) [RLD][AP], 400MG/40ML (10MG/ML) [RLD][AP]

CIPRO (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE

    Approval date: October 22, 1987

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [RLD][AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE

    Approval date: April 8, 1996

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE [AB]

Has a generic version of Cipro been approved?


A generic version of Cipro has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Cipro and have been approved by the FDA:


ciprofloxacin injectable; injection



  • Manufacturer: CLARIS LIFESCIENCES

    Approval date: April 29, 2008

    Strength(s): 200MG/20ML (10MG/ML) [AP], 400MG/40ML (10MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: HIKMA FARMACEUTICA

    Approval date: December 22, 2009

    Strength(s): 200MG/20ML (10MG/ML) [AP], 400MG/40ML (10MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: HOSPIRA

    Approval date: August 28, 2006

    Strength(s): 200MG/20ML (10MG/ML) [AP], 400MG/40ML (10MG/ML) [AP]


  • Manufacturer: TEVA PARENTERAL

    Approval date: August 28, 2006

    Strength(s): 200MG/20ML (10MG/ML) [AP]

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablet; oral



  • Manufacturer: APOTEX

    Approval date: November 4, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA

    Approval date: April 26, 2007

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: CARLSBAD

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS LTD

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE [AB], EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: HIKMA

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: IVAX SUB TEVA PHARMS

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: MYLAN

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: MYLAN

    Approval date: June 25, 2007

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: RANBAXY

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: TARO

    Approval date: October 6, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: TARO

    Approval date: February 18, 2005

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: UNIQUE PHARM LABS

    Approval date: September 10, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS

    Approval date: June 9, 2004

    Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 750MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS

    Approval date: February 10, 2005

    Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE [AB]

Note: No generic formulation of the following product is available.


  • ciprofloxacin - for suspension; oral

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




  • Pharmaceutical formulations of ciprofloxacin
    Patent 5,286,754
    Issued: February 15, 1994
    Inventor(s): Streuff; Bernd & Luchtenberg; Helmut
    Assignee(s): Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    A pharmaceutical formulation comprising by weight 30 to 95% of 1cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-quinoline-3-carb oxylic acid; 4.5 to 25% of a dry binder based on cellulose; 0 to 30% of a disintegration auxiliary based on starch; 0.5 to 10% of a disintegration auxiliary based on a cellulose derivative and/or a cross-linked polyvinyl-pyrrolidone; 0 to 2% of a flow-improving agent, and 0 to 3% of a lubricant. Tablets and capsules made from granules of the formulation, about 0.8 to 2 mm in size, exhibit high bioavailability and excellent storage stability.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • August 15, 2011
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Flavor-masked pharmaceutical compositions
    Patent 5,695,784
    Issued: December 9, 1997
    Inventor(s): Pollinger; Norbert & Michaelis; Johannes & Benke; Klaus & Rupp; Roland & Bucheler; Manfred
    Assignee(s): Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    The invention relates to flavour-masked pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, their preparation and their use as medicaments. The new pharmaceutical preparations according to the invention make it possible to administer pharmaceutical active substances having very unpleasant organoleptic properties such as, for example, very bad taste, even in liquid form.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • December 9, 2014


    • June 9, 2015
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity




  • Flavor-masked pharmaceutical compositions
    Patent 6,136,347
    Issued: October 24, 2000
    Inventor(s): Pollinger; Norbert & Michaelis; Johannes & Benke; Klaus & Rupp; Roland & Bucheler; Manfred
    Assignee(s): Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    The invention relates to flavor-masked pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, their preparation and their use as medicaments. The new pharmaceutical preparations according to the invention make it possible to administer pharmaceutical active substances having very unpleasant organoleptic properties such as, for example, very bad taste, even in liquid form.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 6, 2013
      ✓ 
      Patent use: USE OF APPROVED FORMULATIONS TO TREAT ALL APPROVED DISEASE INDICATIONS


    • July 6, 2013
      ✓ 
      Pediatric exclusivity



See also...

  • Cipro Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Cipro Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Cipro Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Cipro Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Cipro Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Ciprofloxacin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Ciprofloxacin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Ciprofloxacin Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Ciprofloxacin Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Ciprofloxacin Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Ciprofloxacin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Cipro IV Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Ciprofloxacin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Ciprofloxacin Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

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