I have noticed that some generic Nexium 40 mg don’t seem to work as well as others. Are there differences?
Esomeprazole - Are all generic Nexium 40mg equal?
Question posted by wmick on 20 Feb 2021
Last updated on 22 February 2021
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masso
22 Feb 2021
FDA generic drugs vs brand-name
Generic medicines work the same as brand-name medicines
This standard applies to all FDA-approved generic medicines. A generic medicine is the same as a brand-name medicine in dosage, safety, effectiveness, strength, stability, and quality, as well as in the way it is taken and should be used.
Source: FDA
masso
22 Feb 2021
What may vary are the fillers, inactive ingredients.
wmick
22 Feb 2021
I understand your point, in theory there shouldn’t be any difference. The manufacturing processes for the pharmaceutical industry is very strict, but I am sure there are tolerances plus and minus for every metric. I believe some manufacturers are more consistent. Others may always be on the upper limits of those tolerances and some at the lower end. It takes me about a week to notice the difference.
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