Mestinon

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

MESTINON (pyridostigmine bromide - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/ML ^[RLD][AP]

MESTINON (pyridostigmine bromide - syrup; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 60MG/5ML ^[RLD]

MESTINON (pyridostigmine bromide - tablet, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 180MG ^[RLD]

MESTINON (pyridostigmine bromide - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: VALEANT PHARM INTL
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 60MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Mestinon been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Mestinon:

pyridostigmine bromide tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: COREPHARMA
  
  Approval date: December 26, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 60MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IMPAX LABS
  
  Approval date: April 24, 2003
  
  Strength(s): 60MG ^[AB]

REGONOL (pyridostigmine bromide injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: SANDOZ
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/ML ^[AP]

Note: No generic formulation of the following products are available.

• pyridostigmine bromide - syrup; oral


• pyridostigmine bromide - tablet, extended release; oral

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

See also...

• Mestinon Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Mestinon Controlled-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Mestinon Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Mestinon Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Mestinon Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Pyridostigmine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Pyridostigmine Controlled-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Pyridostigmine Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Pyridostigmine Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Pyridostigmine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Pyridostigmine Bromide AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)