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Generic Zelnorm (Cont.)

Is Tegaserod a Generic Zelnorm?

No. Tegaserod is the active ingredient in Zelnorm, not a generic version of the drug. Although people often refer to a drug's active ingredient as its "generic name," the generic name of a drug is different than a generic version of it. 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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