Sarafem

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

SARAFEM (fluoxetine hydrochloride - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: LILLY
  
  Approval date: July 6, 2000
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE ^[AB2], EQ 20MG BASE ^[RLD][AB2]

SARAFEM (fluoxetine hydrochloride - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: WARNER CHILCOTT
  
  Approval date: May 19, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 15MG BASE, EQ 20MG BASE ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Sarafem been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Sarafem:

fluoxetine hydrochloride capsule; oral

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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE ^[AB2], EQ 20MG BASE ^[AB2]


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  Manufacturer: SANDOZ
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE ^[AB2], EQ 20MG BASE ^[AB2]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: May 20, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10MG BASE ^[AB2], EQ 20MG BASE ^[AB2]

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

• fluoxetine hydrochloride - tablet; oral

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

See also...

• Sarafem Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Sarafem Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Sarafem Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fluoxetine Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Fluoxetine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fluoxetine Delayed-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fluoxetine Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fluoxetine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Alti-Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Phl-Fluoxetine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fluoxetine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fluoxetine Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)