What generic (or generic-name) versions of Seroquel exist?
Seroquel is the brand name for quetiapine. Generic versions are labeled by the active ingredient name, quetiapine (often with different salt forms depending on the product and formulation). So the “generic Seroquel name” you’ll see at pharmacies is quetiapine (for example, quetiapine IR and quetiapine ER/XR, depending on immediate-release vs extended-release) [1].
What’s the difference between quetiapine IR and quetiapine ER?
“Generic Seroquel” usually comes as the same formulation type as the brand product:
- Immediate-release (IR) products: typically labeled quetiapine or quetiapine IR
- Extended-release (ER/XR) products: typically labeled quetiapine ER/XR
These formulation differences affect dosing schedules and how the drug releases in the body, so you generally shouldn’t substitute an IR product for an ER product without checking with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What other names show up besides plain “quetiapine”?
Depending on the exact Seroquel product you mean, you may see other labeling variations tied to the formulation (IR vs ER/XR) and strength (mg). Brand-to-generic matching is typically based on:
- active ingredient: quetiapine
- release type: IR vs ER/XR
- strength: the mg dose on the prescription/label [1].
Are there generics for all Seroquel strengths and uses?
Generic quetiapine is available for commonly prescribed strengths and indications, but what you can get at your specific pharmacy depends on local supply and which formulation (IR vs ER/XR) your prescription specifies.
Where can I verify the exact generic name for a specific Seroquel prescription?
If you share the exact Seroquel product name from your prescription (for example, Seroquel vs Seroquel XR) and the strength (like 25 mg, 50 mg, 200 mg), you can match it to the corresponding generic label (quetiapine IR vs quetiapine ER/XR) using the DrugPatentWatch.com drug/generic tracking page [1].
Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch.com – Seroquel (quetiapine) and generic information