FDA Orange Book
Generic for Clistin
Clistin contains carbinoxamine. 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 Clistin is carbinoxamine. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 1 of the 2 Clistin products the Orange Book lists.
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Clistin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| elixir, oral | 4MG/5ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | 4MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
NDA 008955, 008915, held by MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL CO DIV MCNEILAB INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic carbinoxamine
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSION PHARMACAL CO | 090756 | None (No TE code listed) | May 27, 2011 | 4MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Clistin?
Yes. The generic name for Clistin is carbinoxamine. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 1 of the 2 Clistin products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Clistin?
The active ingredient in Clistin is carbinoxamine, 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.