FDA Orange Book
Generic for Alupent
Alupent contains metaproterenol. 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 Alupent is metaproterenol. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 1 of the 7 Alupent products the Orange Book lists.
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Alupent products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerosol, metered, inhalation | 0.65MG/INH | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| solution, inhalation | 0.4% | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| solution, inhalation | 0.6% | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| solution, inhalation | 5% | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| syrup, oral | 10MG/5ML | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| tablet, oral | 10MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | 20MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 016402, 018761, 017659, 017571, 015874, held by BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic metaproterenol
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARTWELL SCHEDULED LLC | 073632 | None (No TE code listed) | July 22, 1992 | 10MG/5ML |
Questions
Is there a generic for Alupent?
Yes. The generic name for Alupent is metaproterenol. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 1 of the 7 Alupent products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Alupent?
The active ingredient in Alupent is metaproterenol, 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.