What is the brand name of Chlorpromazine?

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Chlorpromazine Brand Name

The original and most recognized brand name for chlorpromazine is Thorazine. 1, 2

Brand Name Information

  • Thorazine was the trade name under which chlorpromazine was originally marketed and became widely known in clinical practice 2

  • Generic chlorpromazine has been demonstrated to be clinically equivalent to the brand-name Thorazine in controlled studies of acute schizophrenic patients, with no clinically significant differences in efficacy 2

  • The patent for chlorpromazine has expired, making generic formulations widely available and clinically interchangeable with the original brand-name product 2

Current Availability

  • Chlorpromazine is now primarily available as a generic medication in multiple tablet strengths: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg 1

  • The generic formulations are manufactured by various pharmaceutical companies, with current FDA-approved versions distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 1

  • The 100 mg and 200 mg strengths are specifically designated for use only in severe neuropsychiatric conditions 1

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