Generic Sinequan

Although brand-name Sinequan is no longer being manufactured, it is still available as a generic. Sinequan is currently being sold as generic capsules (doxepin) and liquid (doxepin solution). A number of drug companies manufacture generic Sinequan products, including Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Par Pharmaceuticals, and Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Although the generic form of Sinequan is equivalent to the brand-name version, it may contain different inactive ingredients.

Sinequan (Doxepin)

Generic for Sinequan: An Overview

Sinequan^® (doxepin hydrochloride) is a prescription medication that has been licensed as a depression treatment. It is part of a class of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants.

Brand-name Sinequan was originally made by Pfizer. Although the brand-name version of the drug is no longer being manufactured, generic Sinequan is still available.

Strengths of Generic Sinequan

Generic Sinequan capsules are available in the following strengths:

Doxepin 10 mg capsules
Doxepin 25 mg capsules
Doxepin 50 mg capsules
Doxepin 75 mg capsules
Doxepin 100 mg capsules
Doxepin 150 mg capsules.

A generic version of liquid Sinequan is also available -- doxepin solution 10 mg per mL.

Who Makes Generic Sinequan?

Generic Sinequan is made by the following manufacturers:

Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Watson Pharmaceuticals
Major Pharmaceuticals
Par Pharmaceuticals
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Silarx Pharmaceuticals
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals.

You can talk to your pharmacist for more information about other companies that make a generic Sinequan.

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