Generic Xtoro Availability
Last updated on May 7, 2025.
Xtoro is a brand name of finafloxacin otic, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):
XTORO (finafloxacin - suspension/drops;otic)
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Manufacturer: FONSECA BIOSCIENCES
Approval date: December 17, 2014
Strength(s): 0.3% (discontinued) [RLD]
All of the above formulations have been discontinued.
Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Xtoro. 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: Generic Drug FAQ.
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.
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Methods for treating ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections
Patent 8,536,167
Issued: September 17, 2013
Inventor(s): Stroman David W. & Chowhan Masood A. & Appell Kenneth C.
Assignee(s): Alcon Research, Ltd.The present invention relates to methods for treating an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infection comprising treating the infected tissue with a composition comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The present invention also relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections.
Patent expiration dates:
- August 8, 2031✓
- August 8, 2031
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Methods for treating otic infections
Patent 9,119,859
Issued: September 1, 2015
Inventor(s): Stroman David W. & Chowhan Masood A. & Appell Kenneth C.
Assignee(s): Alcon Research, Ltd.The present invention relates to methods for treating an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infection comprising treating the infected tissue with a composition comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The present invention also relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections.
Patent expiration dates:
- July 2, 2030✓
- July 2, 2030
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Finafloxacin suspension compositions
Patent 9,504,691
Issued: November 29, 2016
Inventor(s): Boudreaux Brent G. & Bridle Mark J. & Huynh Bryan H. & Ghosh Malay & Chowhan Masood A. & Alani Laman & Kabra Bhagwati P.
Assignee(s): Alcon Research, Ltd.The present invention relates to methods for treating an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infection comprising treating the infected tissue with a suspension composition comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The present invention also relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising finafloxacin free base or a finafloxacin derivative. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections.
Patent expiration dates:
- November 21, 2033✓✓
- November 21, 2033
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Compositions and methods for treating ophthalmic, octic, or nasal infections
Patent 9,993,483
Issued: June 12, 2018
Inventor(s): Stroman David W. & Chowhan Masood A. & Appell Kenneth C.
Assignee(s): Alcon Research, Ltd.The present invention relates to methods for treating an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infection comprising treating the infected tissue with a composition comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The present invention also relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising finafloxacin or a finafloxacin derivative. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic, or nasal infections.
Patent expiration dates:
- July 2, 2030✓
- July 2, 2030
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Glossary
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Drug Patent | A drug patent is assigned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and assigns exclusive legal right to the patent holder to protect the proprietary chemical formulation. The patent assigns exclusive legal right to the inventor or patent holder, and may include entities such as the drug brand name, trademark, product dosage form, ingredient formulation, or manufacturing process A patent usually expires 20 years from the date of filing, but can be variable based on many factors, including development of new formulations of the original chemical, and patent infringement litigation. |
Drug Exclusivity | Exclusivity is the sole marketing rights granted by the FDA to a manufacturer upon the approval of a drug and may run simultaneously with a patent. Exclusivity periods can run from 180 days to seven years depending upon the circumstance of the exclusivity grant. |
RLD | A Reference Listed Drug (RLD) is an approved drug product to which new generic versions are compared to show that they are bioequivalent. A drug company seeking approval to market a generic equivalent must refer to the Reference Listed Drug in its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). By designating a single reference listed drug as the standard to which all generic versions must be shown to be bioequivalent, FDA hopes to avoid possible significant variations among generic drugs and their brand name counterpart. |
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