Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Stavudine
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Stavudine 15MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Stavudine 20MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Stavudine 30MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Stavudine 40MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Stavudine 5MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- Manufacturer
- Bristol
- FDA application
- NDA020412
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Capsule
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zerit treat?
- Zerit (Stavudine) may be used to treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Zerit?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Zerit. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Zerit?
- Zerit is marketed by Bristol. You can see Bristol's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Zerit a brand-name or generic drug?
- Zerit is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Stavudine. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Stavudine are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Zerit available over the counter?
- No. Zerit is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Zerit come in?
- Zerit is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Zerit FDA-registered?
- Zerit is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020412. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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