How to find out Generic value of Medicine

Not with respect to the usual topics related to finance covered through this blog we would like to share some useful information which we came across. We are just sharing the facts it might be useful tips to somebody.

We too request to share as many as you can so that can help other to take benefit out of this:

How  to find out composition of a medicine and pay as per their generic value:

Medicines are prescribe by our doctors by their brand name and not by their generic name, and what we actualy pay is lot more than its generic value.

Follow these simple step to SAVE your hard earned money:

1. log on to www.medguideindia.com
2. Click 'Drugs'
3. Click on 'Brand'
4. Type the brand name which you are using (e.g. Metocard XL (50mg). The site will also help help you with drop down menu) & click on 'Search'.
5. Click on 'Generics', it will display the ingredients of the tablet.
6. Click on "Match brands with above constituents"
7. Don't be surprised to see that same drug is available at very low cost also, and that too by other reputed manufacturer. e.g Metocard XL 50 is for Rs. 62 & same drug by cipla (Mepol) is avilable Only @ Rs. 7.00.

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