Kadian

Kadian is a brand name of morphine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

KADIAN (morphine sulfate - capsule, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: July 3, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[RLD][AB], 20MG ^[AB], 50MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: March 9, 2001
  
  Strength(s): 30MG ^[AB], 60MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: October 27, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 80MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: February 27, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 200MG ^[RLD]


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  Manufacturer: ACTAVIS ELIZABETH
  
  Approval date: April 20, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Kadian been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Kadian:

morphine sulfate capsule, extended release; oral

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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: November 10, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 100MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[AB], 50MG ^[AB], 60MG ^[AB], 80MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Kadian. 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: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Kadian.

See also...

• Kadian Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Kadian Extended-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Kadian Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Kadian Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Kadian ER Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Morphine Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Morphine Concentrate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Extended-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Immediate-Release Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Immediate-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Soluble Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Suppositories Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine Sustained-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Morphine IR Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Morphine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• DepoDur Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Morphine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Morphine Epidural Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Morphine Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Morphine Sulfate AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)