The brand name Midrin is no longer manufactured, but generic versions may be available.
What can I use instead of Midrin?
- acetaminophen, 325 mg: an analgesic.
- isometheptene mucate, 65 mg: a vasoconstrictor that works to constrict dilated cranial and cerebral blood vessels.
- dichloralphenazone, 100 mg: a mild sedative.
Is generic Midrin still available?
Neither the brand-name Midrin nor any generic equivalents are currently manufactured. In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified manufacturers and labelers to stop distributing drug products that contain isometheptene mucate, one of the active ingredients found in Midrin.May 26, 2021
What is generic for Midrin?
ISOMETHEPTENE/ACETAMINOPHEN/DICHLORALPHENAZONE - ORAL (Amidrine, Isocom, Midchlor, Midrin) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
Is there a generic Midrin?
About Midrin They work by decreasing inflammation and and constricting blood vessels to reduce pain. Midrin is available in both brand and generic forms.
Why was Midrin taken off the market?
Midrin was discontinued by Caraco Pharmaceuticals as of 2009, after an FDA seizure of 33 drugs manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceuticals due to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) violations. Generic forms of Amidrine were also discontinued due to loss of FDA grandfather approval status.
Is Midrin still available in the US?
As of January 1st, 2018, Midrin is no longer available via commercial manufacturers in the United States because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is no longer recognizing isometheptene, one of the components of Midrin, an approved medication.Jul 9, 2019
Is Midrin coming back?
Since Midrin contains isometheptene, the manufacturing of the medication has been discontinued.Jul 9, 2019