Actiq

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

ACTIQ (fentanyl citrate - troche/lozenge; transmucosal)

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  Manufacturer: CEPHALON
  
  Approval date: November 4, 1998
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.2MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.4MG BASE ^[RLD][AB], EQ 0.6MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.8MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 1.2MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 1.6MG BASE ^[AB]

Has a generic version of Actiq been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Actiq:

fentanyl citrate troche/lozenge; transmucosal

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  Manufacturer: BARR
  
  Approval date: October 30, 2009
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.2MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.4MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.6MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.8MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 1.2MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 1.6MG BASE ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT
  
  Approval date: October 30, 2009
  
  Strength(s): EQ 0.2MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.4MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.6MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 0.8MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 1.2MG BASE ^[AB], EQ 1.6MG BASE ^[AB]

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

See also...

• Actiq Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Actiq Lozenge Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Actiq oral transmucosal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Actiq Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fentanyl Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Fentanyl Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fentanyl Lozenge Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fentanyl Patch Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fentanyl Soluble Film Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fentanyl Spray Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fentanyl Tablet Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Fentanyl buccal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fentanyl citrate oral transmucosal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fentanyl nasal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fentanyl sublingual Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fentanyl transdermal device Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fentanyl transdermal skin patch Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Fentanyl Buccal mucosa, Oromucosal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fentanyl Nasal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fentanyl Transdermal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Fentanyl Citrate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)