What brand name in the US is paroxetine sold under?
In the United States, paroxetine is marketed under different brand and generic names depending on the product formulation (including immediate-release tablets, controlled-release/ER versions, and liquid). The commonly referenced brand name for paroxetine in the US is Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride).
Are there other US brand names besides Paxil?
Yes. Paroxetine products can also appear under other brandings depending on the formulation and manufacturer, and many uses are also filled as generics labeled “paroxetine” rather than by a brand.
Is paroxetine still available in the US (and is it prescription-only)?
Paroxetine is a prescription medicine in the US and is available both as generics and, in some formulations, under brand names such as Paxil.
How do people usually search for paroxetine’s US name?
Searchers often look for phrases like “paroxetine brand name Paxil” or “paroxetine ER brand name,” because different formulations may have different branding even though the active ingredient is the same.
Related: patents and exclusivity for paroxetine
If you are researching which company currently markets a branded version or when exclusivity/patents may have changed, DrugPatentWatch can help track patent status and manufacturers: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
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