FDA Orange Book
Generic for Achromycin V
Achromycin V contains tetracycline. Orange Book status for every listed strength, the approved generic makers, and the listed patents and exclusivities.
Source: FDA Orange Book data file dated 2026-10-09. Publisher page
Yes. The generic name for Achromycin V is tetracycline. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 2 of the 3 Achromycin V products the Orange Book lists.
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Achromycin V products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 250MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 5 | AB |
| capsule, oral | 500MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 5 | AB |
| suspension, oral | 125MG/5ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 050278, 050263, held by AVET PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic tetracycline
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARTWELL TETRA LLC | 062752 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 12, 1988 | 250MG, 500MG |
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS OF NY LLC | 210674 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 18, 2018 | 250MG, 500MG |
| BRECKENRIDGE PHARMACEUTICAL INC | 210662 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 7, 2018 | 250MG, 500MG |
| NOVITIUM PHARMA LLC | 212635 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 3, 2020 | 250MG, 500MG |
| WATSON LABORATORIES INC | 061837 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | 250MG, 500MG |
Achromycin V NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Achromycin V?
Yes. The generic name for Achromycin V is tetracycline. 5 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 2 of the 3 Achromycin V products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Achromycin V?
The active ingredient in Achromycin V is tetracycline, per the FDA Orange Book.
What does a therapeutic equivalence code mean?
In the Orange Book, codes that start with A (such as AB) mean FDA considers the product therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug. Codes that start with B mean FDA does not, at this time, consider the product therapeutically equivalent.