Can a person be allergic to a generic and not a brand-name drug?
A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients in the same amounts as the brand-name drug. However, the inactive ingredients, as well as the color or shape of a generic drug, may be different from its brand-name counterpart. Individuals who are experiencing a “reaction” to a particular generic drug may be allergic or sensitive to these inactive ingredients or dyes. Switching to another product from a different generic manufacturer may relieve the problem.
A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients in the same amounts as the brand-name drug. However, the inactive ingredients, as well as the color or shape of a generic drug, may be different from its brand-name counterpart. Individuals who are experiencing a reaction to a particular generic drug may be allergic or sensitive to these inactive ingredients or dyes. Switching to another product from a different generic manufacturer may relieve the problem.
