Climara

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

CLIMARA (estradiol - film, extended release; transdermal)

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  Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: December 22, 1994
  
  Strength(s): 0.05MG/24HR ^[AB2], 0.1MG/24HR ^[RLD][AB2]


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  Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: March 23, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 0.075MG/24HR ^[AB2]


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  Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: March 5, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 0.025MG/24HR ^[AB2]


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  Manufacturer: BAYER HLTHCARE
  
  Approval date: May 27, 2003
  
  Strength(s): 0.0375MG/24HR ^[AB], 0.06MG/24HR ^[AB]

Has a generic version of Climara been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Climara:

estradiol film, extended release; transdermal

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  Manufacturer: MYLAN TECHNOLOGIES
  
  Approval date: February 24, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 0.05MG/24HR ^[AB2], 0.1MG/24HR ^[AB2]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN TECHNOLOGIES
  
  Approval date: January 26, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 0.025MG/24HR ^[AB2], 0.075MG/24HR ^[AB2]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN TECHNOLOGIES
  
  Approval date: July 20, 2006
  
  Strength(s): 0.0375MG/24HR ^[AB], 0.06MG/24HR ^[AB]

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

See also...

• Climara Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Climara Weekly Patch Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Climara Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Estradiol Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Estradiol Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Acetate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Cypionate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Gel Packets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Patch Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Ring Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Spray Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Valerate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol Weekly Patch Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estring Ring Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Estradiol injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Estradiol oral Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Estradiol topical for use on skin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Estradiol transdermal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Estradiol vaginal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Estradiol AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)