FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Likmez?
Likmez contains metronidazole. 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
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Likmez (metronidazole). The Orange Book shows its last listed patent expires October 4, 2039.
Run it in Rivvi
Map Likmez and your other top fills to their generics
Every strength in RxNorm, with brands that have no generic flagged.
Build the mapFree to start. Opens Rivvi, the AI workspace for healthcare teams.
Likmez products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| suspension, oral | 500MG/5ML | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
NDA 216755, held by SAPTALIS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Likmez patents
| Patent | Expires | Covers | Use code | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12257236 | January 16, 2039 | Drug product | U-3169 | 216755 |
| 12257236 | January 16, 2039 | Drug product | U-4163 | 216755 |
| 12257236 | January 16, 2039 | Drug product | U-4164 | 216755 |
| 11541035 | October 4, 2039 | Drug product | None | 216755 |
Likmez NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Likmez?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Likmez (metronidazole). The Orange Book shows its last listed patent expires October 4, 2039.
What is the generic name for Likmez?
The active ingredient in Likmez is metronidazole, per the FDA Orange Book.
When does the Likmez patent expire?
The last patent listed for Likmez in the Orange Book expires October 4, 2039. A listed patent expiry date is not a generic launch date.
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.
More on Likmez and Metronidazole
- What is Metronidazole used for?FDA label uses
- Is Metronidazole a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for FlagylFDA Orange Book
- Generic for MetrocreamFDA Orange Book
- Generic for NoritateFDA Orange Book
- Generic for MetrogelFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Metrogel-vaginalFDA Orange Book
- Generic for NuvessaFDA Orange Book
- Generic for VandazoleFDA Orange Book
- Generic for Metro I.v.FDA Orange Book
- Generic for MetrolotionFDA Orange Book
- Generic for ProtostatFDA Orange Book
- Nitroimidazole Antimicrobials listFDA drug class
- NDC 71656-066Likmez NDC record
- NDC 81033-066Likmez NDC record