Fluvoxamine maleate generic name?

What is the generic name for fluvoxamine maleate?

The generic name is fluvoxamine (often written as fluvoxamine maleate for the salt form used in tablets/capsules).

Why does it say “maleate” on some labels?

“Maleate” indicates the drug is formulated as the maleate salt of fluvoxamine. The active ingredient is still fluvoxamine.

What name should you look for on prescriptions and generics?

You’ll typically see either:
- fluvoxamine (generic active ingredient), or
- fluvoxamine maleate (full chemical/salt name used by manufacturers on product labels).