At this time, generic Remicade is not available because it is a "biologic." This means that it is under different rules and laws than most other medications. Until the laws and rules are changed, there may never be a generic Remicade available. Although some places claim to sell a generic version of the drug, these medications are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.
Generic Remicade: An Overview
Specific uses of Remicade include reducing the signs and symptoms of the following conditions:
Remicade is manufactured by Centocor, Inc. Technically, Remicade is considered to be a "biologic" and is, therefore, under different rules and laws than most other medications. At this point, generic biologics, including generic Remicade, are not allowed to be manufactured.
Yet, if you search the Internet for "generic Remicade," you may find a number of companies selling it. The fact is that these medicines are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous. There may be a generic version of Remicade available from another country, but there is really no way of knowing if you are getting genuine Remicade or not. Therefore, you should not buy any generic Remicade until there is an approved generic version available.
When Will Generic Remicade Be Available?
This is a difficult question. Unless the laws and rules are changed, generic Remicade may never be available. However, it is likely that these rules and laws will be changed in the future.
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