FDA Orange Book
Generic for Lidex-e
Lidex-e contains fluocinonide. 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 Lidex-e is fluocinonide. 7 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB1, AB2.
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Lidex-e products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cream, topical | 0.05% | Discontinued | None | 10 | AB1, AB2 |
NDA 016908, held by ALVOGEN INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic fluocinonide
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 071500 | AB1 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 10, 1987 | 0.05% |
| TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD | 072494 | AB2 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 19, 1989 | 0.05% |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 072488 | AB1 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 6, 1989 | 0.05% |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 072490 | AB2 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 7, 1989 | 0.05% |
| COSETTE PHARMACEUTICALS NC LABORATORIES LLC | 073085 | AB1 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 14, 1992 | 0.05% |
| FOUGERA PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 073030 | AB1 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 17, 1994 | 0.05% |
| COSETTE PHARMACEUTICALS NC LABORATORIES LLC | 074204 | AB2 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 13, 1995 | 0.05% |
| FOUGERA PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 076586 | AB2 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 23, 2004 | 0.05% |
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 210554 | AB1 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 21, 2018 | 0.05% |
| ENCUBE ETHICALS PRIVATE LTD | 211410 | AB1 (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 16, 2018 | 0.05% |
Questions
Is there a generic for Lidex-e?
Yes. The generic name for Lidex-e is fluocinonide. 7 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB1, AB2.
What is the generic name for Lidex-e?
The active ingredient in Lidex-e is fluocinonide, 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.