Gatifloxacin Patent Expiration
Gatifloxacin was first introduced by Allergan Inc
Gatifloxacin Patents
Given below is the list of patents protecting Gatifloxacin, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.
| Drug Used in | Drug Patent Number | Drug Patent Title | Drug Patent Expiry | Drug Owner |
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| Zymar |
US6333045 (Pediatric) | Aqueous liquid pharmaceutical composition comprised of gatifloxacin |
Feb 20, 2020
(Expired) | Allergan |
| Zymaxid |
US6333045 (Pediatric) | Aqueous liquid pharmaceutical composition comprised of gatifloxacin |
Feb 20, 2020
(Expired) | Abbvie |
| Zymar | US6333045 | Aqueous liquid pharmaceutical composition comprised of gatifloxacin |
Aug 20, 2019
(Expired) | Allergan |
| Zymaxid | US6333045 | Aqueous liquid pharmaceutical composition comprised of gatifloxacin |
Aug 20, 2019
(Expired) | Abbvie |
| Zymar |
US5880283 (Pediatric) | 8-alkoxyquinolonecarboxylic acid hydrate with excellent stability and process for producing the same |
Jun 05, 2016
(Expired) | Allergan |
| Zymaxid |
US5880283 (Pediatric) | 8-alkoxyquinolonecarboxylic acid hydrate with excellent stability and process for producing the same |
Jun 05, 2016
(Expired) | Abbvie |
| Zymar | US5880283 | 8-alkoxyquinolonecarboxylic acid hydrate with excellent stability and process for producing the same |
Dec 05, 2015
(Expired) | Allergan |
| Zymaxid | US5880283 | 8-alkoxyquinolonecarboxylic acid hydrate with excellent stability and process for producing the same |
Dec 05, 2015
(Expired) | Abbvie |
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Gatifloxacin Generic API Manufacturers
Several generic applications have been filed for Gatifloxacin. The first generic version for Gatifloxacin was by Apotex Inc and was approved on Aug 19, 2011. And the latest generic version is by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd and was approved on Nov 3, 2021.
Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Gatifloxacin generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.
1. APOTEX INC
Apotex Inc has filed for 1 generic for Gatifloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex Inc.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 0.3% | solution/drops | Discontinued | OPHTHALMIC | N/A | Aug 19, 2011 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Apotex Inc's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - Canada. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Apotex Inc as present at those locations.
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2. HIKMA
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Gatifloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 0.5% | solution/drops | Discontinued | OPHTHALMIC | N/A | Sep 3, 2014 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Hikma's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Portugal, Jordan. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Hikma as present at those locations.
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3. LUPIN LTD
Lupin Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Gatifloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin Ltd.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 0.5% | solution/drops | Prescription | OPHTHALMIC | AT | Aug 28, 2013 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Lupin Ltd's manufacturing plants are situated in 1 country - India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Lupin Ltd as present at those locations.
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4. RISING
Rising Pharma Holdings Inc has filed for 1 generic for Gatifloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 0.5% | solution/drops | Discontinued | OPHTHALMIC | N/A | Jun 8, 2018 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Rising's manufacturing plants are situated in 3 countries - United States, Mexico, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Rising as present at those locations.
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5. SANDOZ
Sandoz Inc has filed for 1 generic for Gatifloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 0.5% | solution/drops | Prescription | OPHTHALMIC | AT | Jul 11, 2016 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Sandoz's manufacturing plants are situated in 4 countries - Austria, United States, Spain, India. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Sandoz as present at those locations.
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6. TORRENT
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Gatifloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Torrent.
| Strength | Dosage Form | Availability | Application Pathway | TE code | Launch Date |
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| 0.5% | solution/drops | Discontinued | OPHTHALMIC | N/A | Nov 3, 2021 |
Manufacturing Plant Locations New
Torrent's manufacturing plants are situated in 2 countries - India, United States. Given below are the details of these plant locations as well as the firm names of Torrent as present at those locations.
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