Alinia is a drug owned by Romark Laboratories. It is protected by 5 US drug patents filed in 2013 out of which all have expired. Based on its patents and exclusivities, its generic launch date is estimated to be Jul 03, 2017. Details of Alinia's patents and their expiration are given in the table below.
| Drug Patent Number | Drug Patent Title | Drug Patent Expiry | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| These drug patents focus on the other aspects of the drug like dosage, mode of administration (oral, tablet, capsules, liquids etc). | |||
| US5965590 | Method for treatment of opportunistic infections with pharmaceutical compositions of tizoxanide and nitazoxanide |
Jul, 2017
(7 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US5968961 | Pharmaceutical compositions of tizoxanide and nitazoxanide |
May, 2017
(7 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US6117894 | Acid stabilized pharmaceutical compositions of tizoxanide and nitazoxanide |
May, 2017
(7 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US6020353 | 2-(hydroxy)-N-(5-nitro-2-thiazolyl) benzamide |
Sep, 2014
(10 years ago) |
Expired
|
| US5578621 | Benzamide derivatives |
Nov, 2013
(10 years ago) |
Expired
|
US patents provide insights into the exclusivity only within the United States, but Alinia is protected by patents in multiple countries. Understanding the full scope of patent protection is crucial in strategizing market entry. By looking at the broader patent landscape, you can identify markets with weaker patent protection which could be ideal generic entry points. The following section offers details on Alinia's family patents as well as insights into ongoing legal events on those patents.
Alinia's Family Patents
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Generic Launch
Generic Release Date:
Alinia's generic launch date based on the expiry of its last outstanding patent is estimated to be Jul 03, 2017 (This date is subject to change depending upon the patent filing activities by the drug owner or exclusivity additions to its drug application)
Alinia Generic API suppliers:
Nitazoxanide is the generic name for the brand Alinia. 1 company has already filed for the generic of Alinia. Check out the entire list of companies who have already received approval for Alinia's generic
About Alinia
Alinia is a drug owned by Romark Laboratories. It is used for treating parasitic infections, including Cryptosporidium parvum, in immunocompromised mammals. Alinia uses Nitazoxanide as an active ingredient. Alinia was launched by Romark in 2002.
Approval Date:
Alinia was approved by FDA for market use on 22 November, 2002.
Active Ingredient:
Alinia uses Nitazoxanide as the active ingredient. Check out other Drugs and Companies using Nitazoxanide ingredient
Treatment:
Alinia is used for treating parasitic infections, including Cryptosporidium parvum, in immunocompromised mammals.
Dosage:
Alinia is available in the following dosage forms - tablet form for oral use, for suspension form for oral use. Given below is detailed information on Dosage -
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100MG/5ML | FOR SUSPENSION | Discontinued | ORAL |
| 500MG | TABLET | Discontinued | ORAL |