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Prevacid® and Allegra-D® 12 Hour now available as generic

Generic Name:
Lansoprazole
Brand Name:
Prevacid® Delayed-Release Capsules

Drug Class and Uses: Lasoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor medication used to treat heartburn. Both 15mg and 30mg strengths are available as generics. Previously, Tap Pharmaceutical's was the only manufacturer of this product, with annual U.S. sales of approximately $2.97 billion.

Generic Name:
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg Extended-Release Tablets
Brand Name:
Allegra-D® 12 Hour

Drug Class and Uses: Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 120 mg is an antihistamine plus decongestant used to treat seasonal allergies. Previously, Sanofi-Aventis was the only manufacturer of this product, with annual U.S. sales of approximately $293 million.

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