Teva launches generic of migraine headache, epilepsy treatment

NORTH WALES, Pa. Generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals has launched a new generic version of a migraine headache and epilepsy drug, the company announced Friday.

Topiramate Sprinkle capsules, so called because they can be opened and sprinkled onto food, are a generic version of Johnson & Johnson’s Topamax Sprinkle capsules. Teva’s generic version is available in the 15-mg and 25-mg strengths.

Topamax had global sales of $2.7 billion, according to J&J financial data.