Generic Zomig (Cont.)

Is Zolmitriptan a Generic Zomig?

The answer is no. Zolmitriptan is the active ingredient in Zomig, but it is not a generic version of Zomig. What can be confusing is that, oftentimes, the active ingredient of a drug is referred to as its "generic name." The generic name is different than a generic version of a medicine. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent and another company (besides the original manufacturer) must have made the product.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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