See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Travatan
What company makes Travatan Z?
Travatan Z is a brand name for travoprost ophthalmic solution. In the United States, the product is marketed by Alcon (travoprost is also sold under other brand names in different markets).
Who is the manufacturer/labeler on the package?
The “manufacturer” or “labeler” name can differ by country and by who holds the marketing authorization locally (even if the active ingredient is the same). To confirm the exact manufacturer for the specific bottle you have (and the corresponding NDC in the U.S.), check:
- the labeler/manufacturer line on the carton or bottle
- the NDC code (U.S.)
- the country/packaging language (outside the U.S.)
If you share the country and (if U.S.) the NDC number from the box/bottle, I can help narrow down the exact company listed for that product.
Is Travatan Z made by Alcon or does it have other makers?
Often, branded eye drops can have different manufacturing partners for different strengths, package sizes, or regions. The marketing company (brand owner) and the actual site of manufacture can be different entities, so it’s common to see:
- one company tied to the brand authorization, and
- another company listed as the manufacturer at the production facility.
Does patent history affect who makes it?
Generic competition depends on patent and regulatory status, which can change who sells it under different names. For patent-related background, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks filings and exclusivity/patent events for ophthalmic products like travoprost-based therapies. You can search there for Travatan Z/travoprost.
Source:
- [1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/