Demerol

Demerol is a brand name of meperidine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

DEMEROL (meperidine hydrochloride - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 100MG/ML ^[RLD][AP], 25MG/ML ^[RLD][AP], 50MG/ML ^[RLD][AP], 75MG/ML ^[RLD][AP]

DEMEROL (meperidine hydrochloride - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: SANOFI AVENTIS US
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[RLD][AA], 50MG ^[RLD][AA]

Has a generic version of Demerol been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Demerol:

meperidine hydrochloride injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: BAXTER HLTHCARE CORP
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 100MG/ML ^[AP], 25MG/ML ^[AP], 50MG/ML ^[AP], 75MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: ELKINS SINN
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 100MG/ML ^[AP], 25MG/ML ^[AP], 50MG/ML ^[AP], 75MG/ML ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: March 17, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 100MG/ML ^[AP], 50MG/ML ^[AP]

meperidine hydrochloride tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: BARR
  
  Approval date: July 2, 1984
  
  Strength(s): 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: BARR
  
  Approval date: September 19, 1984
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: CARACO
  
  Approval date: August 8, 2002
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: EPIC PHARMA
  
  Approval date: May 28, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT
  
  Approval date: June 13, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: MIKART
  
  Approval date: June 24, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: ROXANE
  
  Approval date: March 12, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: VINTAGE PHARMS
  
  Approval date: December 17, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: June 30, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AA], 50MG ^[AA]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Demerol. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Demerol.

See also...

• Demerol Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Demerol Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Demerol Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Demerol Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Demerol HCl Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Demerol Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Demerol Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Demerol AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Meperidine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Meperidine Syrup Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Meperidine Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Meperidine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Meperidine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Meperidine Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Meperidine Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)