Tag: Discontinued

In 2014, Visine confirmed via its Facebook page that Visine LR® eye drops were permanently discontinued. The decision was attributed to manufacturing complexities, leaving many consumers who relied on its oxymetazoline-based, long-lasting formula searching for an equivalent product.

In recent years, an increasing number of state health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have directed providers to stop using ciprofloxacin for certain infections, leading to the widespread but incorrect belief that the drug was completely discontinued. The reality is more nuanced: while specific applications and formulations have been withdrawn, Cipro remains available for other uses.

The brand name medication Twynsta was discontinued in the U.S. not for safety or effectiveness reasons, but as a manufacturer's business decision. This means that while the brand is no longer on pharmacy shelves, the combined generic version of its active ingredients, telmisartan and amlodipine, remains widely available.

The brand-name medication Starlix (nateglinide) has been officially discontinued in the United States and Europe by its manufacturer, Novartis. This news can be concerning for patients who have relied on this oral treatment for their type 2 diabetes, but it is important to understand what this means for their continued care. Rest assured, alternative treatment options exist, including the generic version of the drug.

While the active ingredient is still available in some forms, specific formulations of levobunolol, such as the 0.25% strength and preservative-free unit-doses, have been discontinued. The decision to withdraw these particular products from the market is a complex story involving business factors, market dynamics, and the evolution of glaucoma treatment.