The Generic Prescription

Here I want to give you the list of generic prescription drug versions which have been approved by FDA in February 2008. Each number mention the active ingredient (generic name), the dosage and the actual brand name of the drugs.

1. Cefuroxime Axetil for Oral Solution
USP 125mg/5mL and 250mg/5mL
Generic for: Ceftin for Oral Suspension

2. Famotidine, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide
10mg/800mg/165mg Chewable Tablets
Generic for: Pepcid Complete

3. Alendronate Sodium Tablets
USP, 5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 40mg, and 70mg
Generic for: Fosamax Tablets

4. Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Tablets
0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, and 1.5mg
Generic for: Mirapex Tablets

5. Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection
20mg/mL
Generic for: Camptosar Injection

6. Cetirizine HCL and Pseudoephedrine HCl Extended-Release Tablets
5mg/120mg
Generic for: Zyrtec-D Extended-Release Tablets

7. Calcium Acetate Capsules
667mg
Generic for: Phoslo Gelcaps

8. Granisetron Hydrochloride Oral Solution
2mg (base)/10mL
Generic for: Kytril Oral Solution, 2mg/10mL

The no.3 belong to osteoporosis medication which is very popular, this prescription drugs of the branded one may cost you about $89 (10mg - 30 tabs) , but now with generic drugs version (alendronate sodium) for the same dosage and amount you can have it for just about $17 . It means you have save 80 % from the premium price.