FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Arestin?
Arestin contains minocycline. 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
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Arestin (minocycline).
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Arestin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| powder, extended release, dental | EQ 1MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
NDA 050781, held by ORAPHARMA INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Arestin NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Arestin?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Arestin (minocycline).
What is the generic name for Arestin?
The active ingredient in Arestin is minocycline, 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.
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