What is fluvoxamine generic for?

What is fluvoxamine generic for?

Fluvoxamine (brand name Luvox/Luvox CR) is the generic name for the drug itself. There is no separate “generic for fluvoxamine” because “fluvoxamine” is already the active ingredient name. [1]

What does “generic” mean for fluvoxamine?

A “generic for fluvoxamine” would usually mean a different brand that contains the same active ingredient—fluvoxamine. Commonly, you may see fluvoxamine sold under different brand names depending on the country, but the generic drug is still fluvoxamine. [1]

Is there a different medication that’s considered “generic” for Luvox?

No. If a product contains fluvoxamine, it’s the generic version of Luvox-type formulations (immediate-release or extended-release), but the medication remains fluvoxamine. [1]

How to check the exact type you’re getting (IR vs CR)?

Because fluvoxamine can be sold as immediate-release (often labeled “IR”) or extended-release (often labeled “CR”), check the prescription label or box for “extended-release/CR” versus “immediate-release/IR”—they are not always interchangeable even though the active drug is the same. [1]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/fluvoxamine.html