People who want to purchase cheaper medicine alternatives may need to use generic names. Pharmacies can offer a generic counterpart of these products if available. Usually, they are more affordable which means savings for customers.
Benefits of Generic Name
Doctors prescribe medicines and supplements based on the patient’s needs. By knowing the generic name of the product, you are empowered to purchase an item with the same efficacy at a different price. However, some brands do not have generic counterparts.
Generic Name of Medicines
In order to make it easier, here is a list of generic names of medicines available in the Philippines. Ask the pharmacist if generic versions of the medicines are available for purchase.
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ARBLOC: Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide
AUGMENTIN: Co-Amoxiclav
AVARIN: Simethicone Alverine Citrate
BIOGESIC: Paracetamol
CATAFLAM: Diclofenac Potassium (quick release)
CLOVIX: Clopidogrel
COZAAR: Losartan Potassium
CORALAN: Ivabradine HCl
DOXICON: Doxycycline Hydrochloride
EXFORGE: Amlodipine, Valsartan
FENOFLEX: Fenofibrate
FORXIGA:
GODEX: Vitamins, Amino Acids, Carnitine Orotate
KELTICAN: Uridin-5 monophosphate-diNa + Vit B12 + Folic acid
LIVOLIN: Phosphatidylcholine, nicotinamide, tocopheryl acetate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12
LYRICA: Pregabalin
NEBILET: Nebivolol Hydrochloride
PLAVIX:
RENVELA: Sevelamer or Sevelamer Carbonate
VOLTAREN: Diclofenac Sodium
ZYRTEC: Cetirizine
Dosage
Remember that some medicines may have the same generic name but in different dosages. Always ensure that you receive the right dosage as prescribed by your doctor. Use the medicines according to your doctor’s instructions.
Ritemed
Ritemed is one of the generic drug manufacturers in the country. They also offer affordable alternatives in the medicine market. You may ask the pharmacist if the brand carries the generic name drug that you are looking for.
Pharex
Pharex is another company that manufactures medicines based on generic name. You may get cheaper medicines and supplements offered by the company. Ask the pharmacist about any existing Pharex versions of the medicine that you need.
TGP
The Generics Pharmacy has been providing cheaper alternatives of medicines to customers. You may ask for a specific generic name of product that you wish to purchase.
More: List of TGP Medicines
Discounted Price
You can use your senior citizen ID in order to get up to 20% discount when buying medicines. Recently, even supplements are now included in the discount. Always bring your senior booklet as well when buying medicines.
Warning: This page DOES NOT recommend or prescribe the use of any medicines/supplements without doctor’s prescription. This site is not affiliated with any of the mentioned brands unless otherwise stated.
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Last Updated on October 12, 2021 by Medical Pinas
About the Author: MedicalPinas has several years of experience in publishing articles to help Filipinos find medical services and their prices. It strives to provide the most accurate info available through extensive research. Info may change without notice. This site is not affiliated with any of the mentioned brands/companies and does not represent the same.
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