FDA Orange Book
Generic for Colestid
Colestid contains colestipol. 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 Colestid is colestipol. 6 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 1 of the 3 Colestid products the Orange Book lists.
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Colestid products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| granule, oral | 5GM/PACKET | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
| granule, oral | 5GM/SCOOPFUL | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | 1GM | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 6 | AB |
NDA 017563, 020222, held by PFIZER INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic colestipol
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPAX LABORATORIES INC | 077510 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 24, 2006 | 1GM |
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 215223 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 10, 2022 | 1GM |
| ANI PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 216517 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 10, 2023 | 1GM |
| EDENBRIDGE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 217667 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 16, 2024 | 1GM |
| RICONPHARMA LLC | 217462 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 3, 2024 | 1GM |
| MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 220012 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 15, 2025 | 1GM |
Colestid NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Colestid?
Yes. The generic name for Colestid is colestipol. 6 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 1 of the 3 Colestid products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Colestid?
The active ingredient in Colestid is colestipol, 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.