FDA Orange Book
Generic for Aventyl Hydrochloride
Aventyl Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride is nortriptyline. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Aventyl Hydrochloride products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | EQ 10MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
| capsule, oral | EQ 25MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
NDA 014684, held by ELI LILLY AND CO. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES SA | 073556 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 30, 1992 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 074132 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 27, 1995 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE |
| TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD | 075520 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 8, 2000 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 25MG BASE |
Questions
Is there a generic for Aventyl Hydrochloride?
Yes. The generic name for Aventyl Hydrochloride is nortriptyline. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
What is the generic name for Aventyl Hydrochloride?
The active ingredient in Aventyl Hydrochloride 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.