FDA Orange Book
Generic for Lariam
Lariam contains mefloquine. 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 Lariam is mefloquine. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Lariam products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 250MG | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
NDA 019591, held by HOFFMANN LA ROCHE INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic mefloquine
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 076175 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 20, 2002 | 250MG |
| BARR LABORATORIES INC | 076392 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 29, 2003 | 250MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Lariam?
Yes. The generic name for Lariam is mefloquine. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
What is the generic name for Lariam?
The active ingredient in Lariam is mefloquine, 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.