FDA Orange Book
Generic for Erygel
Erygel contains erythromycin. 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 Erygel is erythromycin. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AT.
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Erygel products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gel, topical | 2% | Discontinued | None | 2 | AT |
NDA 050617, held by MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic erythromycin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADAGIS US LLC | 063211 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 29, 1993 | 2% |
| FOUGERA PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 064184 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 30, 1997 | 2% |
Questions
Is there a generic for Erygel?
Yes. The generic name for Erygel is erythromycin. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AT.
What is the generic name for Erygel?
The active ingredient in Erygel is erythromycin, 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.