FDA Orange Book
Generic for Carbocaine
Carbocaine contains mepivacaine. 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 Carbocaine is mepivacaine. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book.
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Carbocaine products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 1% | Discontinued | None | 2 | None |
| injectable, injection | 1.5% | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
| injectable, injection | 2% | Discontinued | None | 2 | None |
| injectable, injection | 3% | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
NDA 012250, 012125, held by EASTMAN KODAK CO. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic mepivacaine
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPROCO INC | 088387 | None (No TE code listed) | October 10, 1984 | 3% |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 089407 | None (No TE code listed) | December 1, 1986 | 1% |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 089406 | None (No TE code listed) | December 1, 1986 | 1% |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 089408 | None (No TE code listed) | December 1, 1986 | 1.5% |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 089410 | None (No TE code listed) | December 1, 1986 | 2% |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 089409 | None (No TE code listed) | December 1, 1986 | 2% |
Questions
Is there a generic for Carbocaine?
Yes. The generic name for Carbocaine is mepivacaine. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book.
What is the generic name for Carbocaine?
The active ingredient in Carbocaine is mepivacaine, 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.