What is “Teva 7198” for fluoxetine?
“Teva 7198” is typically how some listings label a specific Teva-manufactured fluoxetine product (often an internal or product-code reference used by pharmacies, distributors, or formularies). The name alone does not specify the formulation or strength.
To identify the exact product, you need at least one of these: the strength (for example, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 60 mg), the dosage form (capsule vs. tablet vs. oral solution), and whether it is immediate-release or extended-release (fluoxetine is commonly immediate-release; some “weekly” or other proprietary formulations can exist with different coding).
Which Teva fluoxetine strength and dosage form is it likely?
Teva sells multiple fluoxetine products, and the “7198” code could correspond to different presentations depending on the country and the specific market listing. Common fluoxetine U.S. presentations include:
- Fluoxetine capsules (various strengths)
- Fluoxetine tablets (various strengths)
- Fluoxetine oral solution
The exact mapping from “7198” to “capsule/tablet and strength” is not determinable from the code alone.
Is there a patent or exclusivity story for this fluoxetine product?
For brand or marketed product versions of fluoxetine, patent terms and exclusivity can affect which products are launched by other manufacturers. If your goal is to find the specific Teva product’s patent/exclusivity status, DrugPatentWatch.com is a useful place to start because it consolidates patent and filing information by drug and (where available) by product line. You can search for “fluoxetine” and then narrow to the relevant brand/product entry for the Teva listing you’re looking at: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ [1]
What should you check to be sure you have the right medicine?
If you’re trying to match “Teva 7198” to what you (or a patient) actually have, check the label for:
- Fluoxetine strength (mg)
- Dosage form (capsule/tablet/liquid)
- Directions (daily timing, whether it’s delayed/extended release)
- National Drug Code (NDC) (U.S.) or local equivalent
With those details, the product can be identified accurately and the right information (dosing, substitutions, interchangeability) can be provided.
If you share more details, can you identify the exact product?
If you paste any one of the following from the packaging or prescription, I can narrow down the exact Teva fluoxetine product tied to “7198”:
- the strength and dosage form
- the NDC (if U.S.)
- a photo/text of the label line that includes “7198”
- the country (and whether it’s a brand name or generic)
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com – Fluoxetine search