FDA Orange Book
Generic for Duricef
Duricef contains cefadroxil/cefadroxil. 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 Duricef is cefadroxil/cefadroxil. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 4 of the 6 Duricef products the Orange Book lists.
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Duricef products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | EQ 250MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| capsule, oral | EQ 500MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 3 | AB |
| for suspension, oral | EQ 125MG BASE/5ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| for suspension, oral | EQ 250MG BASE/5ML | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
| for suspension, oral | EQ 500MG BASE/5ML | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 1GM BASE | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
NDA 050512, 050527, 050528, held by WARNER CHILCOTT INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic cefadroxil/cefadroxil
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 062774 | None (No TE code listed) | April 8, 1987 | EQ 1GM BASE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 065282 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 20, 2006 | EQ 500MG BASE |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 065352 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 25, 2007 | EQ 500MG BASE |
| LUPIN LTD | 065392 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 29, 2007 | EQ 500MG BASE |
| LUPIN LTD | 065396 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 21, 2008 | EQ 250MG BASE/5ML, EQ 500MG BASE/5ML |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 065349 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 25, 2013 | EQ 250MG BASE/5ML, EQ 500MG BASE/5ML |
Questions
Is there a generic for Duricef?
Yes. The generic name for Duricef is cefadroxil/cefadroxil. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 4 of the 6 Duricef products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Duricef?
The active ingredient in Duricef is cefadroxil/cefadroxil, 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.