Trihexyphenidyl brand names?

What brand name do most pharmacies use for Trihexyphenidyl?
The drug is almost always sold under the brand name Cogentin in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand [1][2].

Which countries list Cogentin in their drug registries?
United States – FDA‑approved Cogentin tablets 2.5 mg and 5 mg [2].
Canada – GSK Canada markets Cogentin 2.5 mg tablets and Cogentin 5 mg capsules [3].
United Kingdom – The NHS and UK pharmacy chains carry Cogentin 2.5 mg tablets [4].
Australia – The Therapeutic Goods Administration lists Cogentin 2.5 mg tablets as a registered product [5].

Are there any other brand names for Trihexyphenidyl?
Outside the major markets, Trihexyphenidyl is usually sold only as a generic. In some European countries, the generic label may include the trade name “Trihexyphenidyl” followed by the manufacturer’s brand, but no separate trademarked name is common [6].

How can a patient identify a Cogentin product at a pharmacy?
Cogentin tablets are marked “Cogentin 2.5 mg” or “Cogentin 5 mg” on the blister pack. The packaging typically shows a green and white bottle with the Cogentin logo. Generic tablets, in contrast, bear the manufacturer’s name (e.g., “GSK”, “Apotex”) and the drug name but not the Cogentin mark [2][3].

What dosage strengths are offered under the brand name Cogentin?
Brand Cogentin is available in two strengths: 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets. Some pharmacies also offer 0.5 mg and 1 mg generic options for titration, but these are not sold under the Cogentin brand [2][3].

Do Indian pharmacies use a different name for Trihexyphenidyl?
In India the drug is generally sold as a generic with the name “Trihexyphenidyl” and no distinct brand name such as Cogentin is registered. Some local manufacturers may label the tablets simply as “Trihexyphenidyl 2.5 mg” [7].

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