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Can we use generic medicine
This is my question to all the doctors. Can we use generic medicine? Is it as useful as a brand medicine?
Is it that it is less effective than a brand medicine?
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As per my belief they are good and effective as branded so do not hesitate take it very cost effective also i ask pts to take generic medicine only
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Yes, you can use generic medicine. Effectiveness of any medicine will depend on many factors and its true for both generic as well as branded medicines
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Yes.
You can use generic medicines.
You may be aware that almost all top Pharma Companies in India have their Generic Division. In India Generic means that they are governed by different laws as far as Taxation system is concerned.
So you buy Generic Medicine from top Pharma Companies.
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Yes you can use generic medicines.But
Efficacy and all should be sought.
Better you go for generic medicines produced by Major companies
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
What do you think we doctors have any role in production of medicine wether generic/branded
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Dr. Subhashis Saha
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Talk to a specialist
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Dr. Uzma Tazeen
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes u can use generic medicine
And it depends on severity and some brands are highly effective where some doesn’t work
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
You can use.... It will be equally effective
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