Jan022012

Generic Alli: How does it work and how to take it?

1. How does the medicine of generic alli work?

  1. Generic AlliThe active ingredient in generic alli attaches to some of the enzymes of the digestive system, preventing them from breaking down about a quarter of the fat you eat is not digested can not be absorbed and passes through the body naturally.
  2.  The excess fat is not harmful. Alli only works on enzymes that break down fat and not on other enzymes. So carbohydrates and proteins are not affected. Continue reading »
Jan012012

What is different about generic drugs?

Quality always the same

Generic DrugFederal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires generics have the same high quality, strength, purity and stability as well the way it works as brand-name drugs. The big difference is that generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. There are a few other differences—like color, shape, size, or taste -but they do not affect the quality of the drug.

Trademark law in the United States of America does not permit the generic drugs to look exactly the same the brand-name medications, but the active ingredients must be the same in both preparations, ensuring that both have the same medicinal effects. Continue reading »

Jan012012

What are Generic Drugs and How the Medicines Work?

Generic Drugs Definitions of generic drugs

A generic is a copy of a brand-name drug. A brand-name drug has a patent. When the patent runs out – usually after 10 to 14 years – other producers can make generic versions of the drug. The Federal Food and Drug Administration regulates generic and brand-name  drugs. Both kinds of drug must meed the requirements of FDA quality standards. Continue reading »