FDA Orange Book
Generic for Maxalt
Maxalt contains rizatriptan benzoate. 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 Maxalt is rizatriptan benzoate. 6 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Maxalt products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | EQ 10MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 6 | AB |
| tablet, oral | EQ 5MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 6 | AB |
NDA 020864, held by ORGANON LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic rizatriptan benzoate
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 202490 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 31, 2012 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 5MG BASE |
| PHARMAZONE | 202047 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 31, 2012 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 5MG BASE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 077263 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 31, 2012 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 5MG BASE |
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 077526 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 26, 2013 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 5MG BASE |
| MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 203147 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 11, 2014 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 5MG BASE |
| ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD | 203269 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 18, 2016 | EQ 10MG BASE, EQ 5MG BASE |
Maxalt NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Maxalt?
Yes. The generic name for Maxalt is rizatriptan benzoate. 6 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 Maxalt?
The active ingredient in Maxalt is rizatriptan benzoate, 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.