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Loperamide Hydrochloride Patent Expiration

Loperamide Hydrochloride is used for treating symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders. It was first introduced by Johnson And Johnson Consumer Inc Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Div in its drug Imodium on Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982. Other drugs containing Loperamide Hydrochloride are Loperamide Hydrochloride, Imodium A-D Ez Chews, Imodium A-D. 27 different companies have introduced drugs containing Loperamide Hydrochloride.


Loperamide Hydrochloride Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Loperamide Hydrochloride, 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
Imodium A-d Ez Chews US5489436 Taste mask coatings for preparation of chewable pharmaceutical tablets Feb 06, 2013

(Expired)

 J And J Consumer Inc
Imodium A-d Ez Chews US6814978 Process for preparing a soft tablet Aug 26, 2021

(Expired)

 J And J Consumer Inc



Loperamide Hydrochloride Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Loperamide Hydrochloride. The first generic version for Loperamide Hydrochloride was by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc and was approved on Aug 30, 1991. And the latest generic version is by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd and was approved on Sep 5, 2023.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Loperamide Hydrochloride generic.


1. ABLE

Able Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Able.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 30, 1993


2. ALLIED

Allied Pharma Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Allied.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Apr 30, 1992


3. ALPHARMA US PHARMS

Alpharma Us Pharmaceuticals Division has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Alpharma Us Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Sep 15, 1992


4. AUROBINDO PHARMA

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Dec 15, 2015


5. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 5, 2023


6. BIONPHARMA

Bionpharma Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Bionpharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 22, 2021


7. CHARTWELL RX

Chartwell Rx Sciences Llc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell Rx.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Aug 28, 1992


8. CONTRACT PHARMACAL

Contract Pharmacal Corp has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Contract Pharmacal.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jul 30, 1993


9. DURAMED PHARMS BARR

Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc Sub Barr Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Duramed Pharms Barr.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Dec 29, 1997


10. EDENBRIDGE PHARMS

Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Edenbridge Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Oct 6, 2021


11. JUBILANT CADISTA

Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Jubilant Cadista.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jul 5, 2023


12. L PERRIGO CO

L Perrigo Co has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by L Perrigo Co.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Jan 6, 2000


13. LNK

Lnk International Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lnk.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Jun 10, 2003


14. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG

(reference standard)

capsule Prescription ORAL AB Sep 18, 1991


15. OHM LABS

Ohm Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Ohm Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG tablet Over the counter ORAL N/A Dec 10, 1992


16. PERRIGO

L Perrigo Co has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Jan 21, 1992
2MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Oct 30, 1992


17. PERRIGO R AND D

Perrigo R And D Co has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Perrigo R And D.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/7.5ML suspension Over the counter ORAL N/A May 20, 2011


18. ROXANE

Roxane Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Roxane.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 27, 1991


19. RUBICON

Rubicon Research Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rubicon.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Jan 26, 2023


20. SAPTALIS PHARMS

Saptalis Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Saptalis Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 17, 1995


21. STRIDES PHARMA

Strides Pharma Global Pte Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Strides Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Over the counter ORAL N/A Aug 11, 2021


22. TEVA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Apr 30, 1992
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 23, 1995


23. WATSON LABS

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Discontinued ORAL N/A May 28, 1993


24. WOCKHARDT BIO AG

Wockhardt Bio Ag has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Wockhardt Bio Ag.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1MG/5ML solution Over the counter ORAL N/A Aug 28, 1997


25. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Loperamide Hydrochloride. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
2MG capsule Prescription ORAL AB Mar 23, 2023