FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Claforan?
Claforan contains cefotaxime. 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 Claforan (cefotaxime).
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Claforan products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 050547, held by STERIMAX INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Claforan NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Claforan?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Claforan (cefotaxime).
What is the generic name for Claforan?
The active ingredient in Claforan is cefotaxime, 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.