Vicoprofen is a brand name of hydrocodone/ibuprofen, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
VICOPROFEN (hydrocodone bitartrate; ibuprofen - tablet; oral)
Manufacturer: ABBOTT
Approval date: September 23, 1997
Strength(s): 7.5MG;200MG [RLD][AB]
Has a generic version of Vicoprofen been approved?
A generic version of Vicoprofen has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Vicoprofen and have been approved by the FDA:
HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND IBUPROFEN (hydrocodone bitartrate; ibuprofen tablet; oral)
Manufacturer: AMNEAL PHARMS NY
Approval date: October 12, 2004
Strength(s): 7.5MG;200MG [AB]
Manufacturer: TEVA
Approval date: April 11, 2003
Strength(s): 7.5MG;200MG [AB]
Manufacturer: VINTAGE PHARMS
Approval date: November 6, 2006
Strength(s): 7.5MG;200MG [AB]
Manufacturer: WATSON LABS FLORIDA
Approval date: December 31, 2003
Strength(s): 7.5MG;200MG [AB]
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Vicoprofen. 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
Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.
Ibuprofen and narcotic analgesic compositions
Patent 6,348,216
Issued: February 19, 2002
Inventor(s): Gregory P.; Kushla & Jin-Wang; Lai & Gerald P.; Polli
Assignee(s): Knoll Pharmaceutical Company
Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant. Also provided herein is a method of preparing a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising: (a) Granulating ibuprofen, a narcotic analgesic, a first glidant, a first disintegrant, a binder, and starch to form granules wherein said granulating step comprises a wet granulation process; (b) blending the granules with extra-granular material comprised of a second glidant, a second disintegrant, a filler and starch to form a blend of granules and extra-granular material; and (c) compressing the blend into a tablet.
Patent expiration dates:
Method of making ibuprofen and narcotic analgesic compositions
Patent 6,599,531
Issued: July 29, 2003
Inventor(s): Gregory P.; Kushla & Jin-Wang; Lai & Gerald P.; Polli
Assignee(s): Knoll Pharmaceutical Company
Provided herein are compositions and methods of making compositions of ibuprofen in combination with a narcotic analgesic. Specifically provided is a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising ibuprofen; a narcotic analgesic; colloidal silicon dioxide; a filler selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose and powdered cellulose; a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, and sodium starch glycolate; a binder consisting of an akylhydroxy methylcellulose; a starch; and a lubricant. Also provided herein is a method of preparing a pharmaceutical tablet composition comprising: (a) Granulating ibuprofen, a narcotic analgesic, a first glidant, a first disintegrant, a binder, and starch to form granules wherein said granulating step comprises a wet granulation process; (b) blending the granules with extra-granular material comprised of a second glidant, a second disintegrant, a filler and starch to form a blend of granules and extra-granular material; and (c) compressing the blend into a tablet.
Patent expiration dates:
See also...
- Vicoprofen Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
- Vicoprofen Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Vicoprofen Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Vicoprofen Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
- Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
- Hydrocodone and ibuprofen Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Hydrocodone and ibuprofen Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
