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KNOW YOUR MEDICINES

Generic substitute finder: Look beyond
the brand name.

Your medicine may have a lower-priced alternative. Search by brand, check the composition and compare your options before you choose.

Find generic alternatives

Always discuss a medicine change with your doctor or pharmacist.

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A little more clarity.

Understand your medicine. Know your options.

Compare composition

Check active ingredients and strength

See the price difference

Compare alternatives in our catalogue

Make an informed choice

Confirm a switch with your doctor

Choose a medicine to compare its alternatives.

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How the finder works

From a medicine name to a clearer view of your options.

1

Search your medicine

Type any brand — like Crocin, Augmentin or Pan 40.

2

See the composition

We show its exact salt(s) and strength.

3

Compare & save

Compare prices, strength, form and availability before choosing.

About generic substitutes

What to know when comparing medicines and considering a change.

What is a generic substitute?

A generic substitute is another medicine with the exact same active ingredient(s) and strength as a branded medicine. Because it isn't sold under the premium brand name, it usually costs much less while working the same way.

Are substitutes as safe and effective as the brand?

A true substitute contains the identical active salt at the same strength, so it is therapeutically equivalent. All medicines we list come from licensed sellers. For chronic, prescription or narrow-therapeutic-index medicines, confirm any switch with your doctor or pharmacist.

How do you find substitutes?

We match by salt composition. When you search a medicine we read its active ingredients and strength, then list every other medicine in our catalogue with the same composition — exact swaps first (same strength and form), then the same molecule in other strengths or forms.

Is the substitute finder free?

Yes, completely free — no sign-up needed. You only pay if you choose to order a medicine.

Can I order the substitute online?

Yes. Every substitute is a live catalogue product — add it to your cart and check out with home delivery, subject to serviceability at your PIN code and any prescription requirement.

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