FDA Orange Book
Generic for Aventyl
Aventyl contains nortriptyline. 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 Aventyl is nortriptyline. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA.
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Aventyl products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| solution, oral | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML | Discontinued | None | 2 | AA |
NDA 014685, held by RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic nortriptyline
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES INC | 075606 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 23, 2000 | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML |
| RUBICON RESEARCH LTD | 217731 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 15, 2023 | EQ 10MG BASE/5ML |
Questions
Is there a generic for Aventyl?
Yes. The generic name for Aventyl is nortriptyline. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA.
What is the generic name for Aventyl?
The active ingredient in Aventyl is nortriptyline, 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.