Soma

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

SOMA (carisoprodol - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: MEDA PHARMS
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: MEDA PHARMS
  
  Approval date: September 13, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 250MG ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Soma been approved?

A generic version of Soma has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Soma and have been approved by the FDA:

carisoprodol tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ADVENT PHARMS
  
  Approval date: June 7, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA
  
  Approval date: August 6, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: COREPHARMA
  
  Approval date: September 21, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: MIRROR PHARMS
  
  Approval date: October 22, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: MUTUAL PHARM
  
  Approval date: October 17, 1991
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: PROSAM LABS
  
  Approval date: March 7, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS LTD
  
  Approval date: February 27, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: VINTAGE PHARMS
  
  Approval date: September 8, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: April 20, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]


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  Manufacturer: WEST WARD
  
  Approval date: January 24, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 350MG ^[AA]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Soma. 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 Soma.

Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

• Exclusivity expiration dates:
  • September 13, 2010 - NEW PRODUCT
  
  

See also...

• Soma Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Soma Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Soma Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Soma Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Carisoprodol Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Carisoprodol Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Carisoprodol Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Carisoprodol Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Carisoprodol AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)