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MediHelp feature
Brand to generic drug names across six markets
Pharmacists who move between markets meet unfamiliar brands every day. Type the brand on the box and MediHelp gives you the generic name, the strength and equivalent brands.
Short answer
MediHelp Drug Search turns a brand name into its generic name, strength and equivalent brands. Trade names cover six markets: the United States, the European Union, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Drug information comes from official product information such as FDA and EMA labels.
What it does
- Brand in, generic out. Type the name on the box and get the active ingredient and strength.
- Equivalent brands. See the other brands of the same combination in your market.
- Six markets. The United States, the European Union, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
- From brand to the full reference. Open the monograph for dose, interactions, pregnancy and counselling.
How to use it
- Search the brand. Type the trade name as printed on the box.
- Check the generic and strength. Confirm the active ingredient and the strength match what you expect.
- Open the reference. Go to the monograph or run an interaction check.
Example
- You enter
- Augmentin 1 g tablets
- You see
- Amoxicillin 875 mg + clavulanic acid 125 mg: a penicillin with a beta-lactamase inhibitor, with the other brands of the same combination in your market.
An example of what the tool shows, not clinical advice.
Where the information comes from
Active ingredients and strengths come from official product information such as FDA and EMA labels. Trade names are listed for the six markets above. Always check the strength and the market printed on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries do the brand names cover?
The United States, the European Union, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Does it show the generic name and strength?
Yes. Type the brand and you get the generic name, the strength and equivalent brands.
Where does the drug information come from?
From official product information such as FDA and EMA labels. The public pages show the sources they use.
Is it free?
Public drug pages are free short previews. The full monographs and tools need a MediHelp Pro+ plan or trial, or the app.
MediHelp is a reference and education tool for healthcare professionals and students. It supports, and does not replace, clinical judgement or the official product label. Check anything that affects a patient against the source.
