Zithromax is a brand name of azithromycin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
ZITHROMAX (azithromycin - for suspension; oral)
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Approval date: September 28, 1994
Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/PACKET [RLD]
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Approval date: October 19, 1995
Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE/5ML [AB], EQ 200MG BASE/5ML [RLD][AB]
ZITHROMAX (azithromycin - injectable; injection)
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Approval date: January 30, 1997
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [RLD][AP]
ZITHROMAX (azithromycin - tablet; oral)
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Approval date: June 12, 1996
Strength(s): EQ 600MG BASE [RLD][AB]
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Approval date: July 18, 1996
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: PFIZER
Approval date: May 24, 2002
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE [AB]
Has a generic version of Zithromax been approved?
A generic version of Zithromax 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 Zithromax and have been approved by the FDA:
azithromycin for suspension; oral
Manufacturer: PLIVA
Approval date: July 5, 2006
Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE/5ML [AB], EQ 200MG BASE/5ML [AB]
Manufacturer: SANDOZ
Approval date: September 18, 2006
Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE/5ML [AB], EQ 200MG BASE/5ML [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA PHARMS
Approval date: June 24, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 100MG BASE/5ML [AB], EQ 200MG BASE/5ML [AB]
azithromycin injectable; injection
Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
Approval date: December 13, 2005
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [AP]
Manufacturer: GLAND PHARMA LTD
Approval date: November 9, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [AP]
Manufacturer: HOSPIRA
Approval date: June 26, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [AP]
Manufacturer: PLIVA HRVATSKA DOO
Approval date: January 18, 2007
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [AP]
Manufacturer: SAGENT STRIDES
Approval date: March 24, 2009
Strength(s): EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL [AP]
azithromycin tablet; oral
Manufacturer: APOTEX CORP
Approval date: July 13, 2011
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 600MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: January 8, 2007
Strength(s): EQ 600MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: MYLAN
Approval date: May 30, 2007
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: PLIVA
Approval date: November 14, 2005
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 600MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: SANDOZ
Approval date: November 14, 2005
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 600MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA
Approval date: November 14, 2005
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 600MG BASE [AB]
Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
Approval date: February 11, 2008
Strength(s): EQ 250MG BASE [AB], EQ 500MG BASE [AB], EQ 600MG BASE [AB]
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Zithromax. 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.
Azithromycin dihydrate
Patent 6,268,489
Issued: July 31, 2001
Inventor(s): Allen; Douglas J. M. & Nepveux; Kevin M.
Assignee(s): Pfizer Inc.
Non-hygroscopic, azithromycin (9-deoxo-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin) dihydrate and a process therefor.Patent expiration dates:
- July 31, 2018✓
- July 31, 2018
See also...
- Zithromax Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
- Zithromax Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Zithromax Single-Dose Packet Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Zithromax Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Zithromax Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Zithromax Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Zithromax TRI-PAK Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Zithromax Z-Pak Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Zithromax Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Zithromax Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Zithromax Tri-Pak Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Zithromax Z-Pak Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Azithromycin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
- Azithromycin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Azithromycin Extended-Release Oral Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Azithromycin Single-Dose Packet Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Azithromycin Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Azithromycin Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Azithromycin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Azithromycin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Azithromycin Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Azithromycin AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
