Generic Dalmane is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and West Ward Pharmaceuticals, and is available in 15-mg and 30-mg capsules. The FDA has given it an "AB" rating, which means that it is equivalent to the brand-name version. However, generic Dalmane may have different inactive ingredients from the brand-name version, which could cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
Generic Dalmane: An Introduction
Dalmane® (
flurazepam) is a prescription sleep medication used for the treatment of
insomnia. It is part of a group of medications known as benzodiazepines.
Currently, Dalmane is made by Valeant Pharmaceuticals. However, the patent for the brand-name medication has expired, and generic Dalmane is now available.
Strengths of Generic Dalmane
Generic Dalmane capsules are available in two strengths:
- Flurazepam 15 mg
- Flurazepam 30 mg.
Who Makes Generic Dalmane?
Currently, generic Dalmane is made by the following companies:
- Mylan Pharmaceuticals
- West Ward Pharmaceuticals.
Is Generic Flurazepam as Good as Dalmane?
Some people wonder whether generic flurazepam is as good as brand-name Dalmane. All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generic versions are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic flurazepam versions currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Dalmane.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients from their brand-name versions. These inactive ingredients might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients, which may cause problems for people with certain
allergies or sensitivities.
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