FDA Orange Book

Is there a generic for Maxidex?

Maxidex contains dexamethasone. 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 Maxidex (dexamethasone).

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Maxidex products in the Orange Book

Maxidex products and approved generics
Form and routeStrengthBrand statusBrand TEActive genericsGeneric TE codes
suspension/drops, ophthalmic0.1%Marketed (Rx)None0None

NDA 013422, held by HARROW EYE LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.

Maxidex NDC codes

Questions

Is there a generic for Maxidex?

No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Maxidex (dexamethasone).

What is the generic name for Maxidex?

The active ingredient in Maxidex is dexamethasone, 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.

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