FDA Orange Book
Generic for Equanil
Equanil contains meprobamate. 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 Equanil is meprobamate. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA. Generics match 2 of the 3 Equanil products the Orange Book lists.
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Equanil products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 400MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | 200MG | Discontinued | None | 2 | AA |
| tablet, oral | 400MG | Discontinued | None | 2 | AA |
NDA 012455, 010028, held by WYETH AYERST LABORATORIES. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic meprobamate
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 040797 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 27, 2008 | 200MG, 400MG |
| ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 090122 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 18, 2009 | 200MG, 400MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Equanil?
Yes. The generic name for Equanil is meprobamate. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA. Generics match 2 of the 3 Equanil products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Equanil?
The active ingredient in Equanil is meprobamate, 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.