September 19, 2007 - 8:31am
The first generic versions of Coreg (carvedilol) were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on September 5, 2007.
Carvedilol, a beta-blocker medication, controls high blood pressure and treats heart failure. Several manufacturers will market carvedilol in four strengths. At this time the approved manufacturers are Actavis, Apotex, Aurobindo, Caraco, Dr. Reddy’s, Glenmark, Lupin, Mylan, Ranbaxy, Sandoz, Taro, Teva, Watson and Zydus.
Pill imprints for all strengths of carvedilol are summarized below for those manufacturers who have commenced marketing the drug. We will update the table when more information becomes available.
Carvedilol Approvals
Pill Identification by Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | Milligrams | Tablet Description | Pill Imprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apotex | 3.125 | Oval white | APO C3 |
| 6.25 | Oval white | APO 6.25 | |
| 12.5 | Oval white | APO 12.5 | |
| 25 | Oval white | APO C25 | |
| Caraco | 3.125 | Oval white | 242 |
| 6.25 | Oval white | 244 | |
| 12.5 | Oval white | 245 | |
| 25 | Oval white | 247 | |
| Mylan | 3.125 | Round blue | M C31 | 6.25 | Round white | M C32 | 12.5 | Round white | M C33 | 25 | Round white | M C34 | Sandoz | 3.125 | Oval white | SZ 61 | 6.25 | Oval white | SZ 62 | 12.5 | Oval white | SZ 116 | 25 | Oval white | SZ 117 | Teva | 3.125 | Oval white | 93 51 | 6.25 | Oval white | 93 135 | 12.5 | Oval white | 93 7295 | 25 | Oval white | 93 7296 | Zydus | 3.125 | Round white | Z1 | 6.25 | Round white | ZC 40 | 12.5 | Round white | ZC 41 | 25 | Round white | ZC 42 |
Hi, I have H BP 130/90 and Heart rate of 90s-100s... My doctor gave me Bystolic 5 which was too much and then 2.5 which gave me rash and other issues... Now he wants me to take Carvedilol 3.125 but told me that I can take this on demand (whenever I feel I need it)... anyone can give me their 2 cents on what he is telling me? does it make sense that I can do this on demand and not on regular basis? I have been reading that I MUST take this and not miss a pill...
Thanks.
Rob