FDA Orange Book
Generic for Mefoxin
Mefoxin contains cefoxitin. 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 Mefoxin is cefoxitin. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
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Mefoxin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 3 | AP |
| injectable, injection | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 3 | AP |
| injectable, injection | EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL | Discontinued | None | 3 | AP |
NDA 050517, held by PHARMOBEDIENT CONSULTING LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic cefoxitin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 065050 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 11, 2000 | EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL |
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 065051 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 11, 2000 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL, EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL |
| ACS DOBFAR SPA | 065414 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 12, 2009 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL, EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL |
| HIKMA FARMACEUTICA (PORTUGAL) SA | 065239 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 2, 2010 | EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL |
| HIKMA FARMACEUTICA (PORTUGAL) SA | 065238 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 12, 2010 | EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL, EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL |
| ACS DOBFAR SPA | 065415 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 19, 2010 | EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL |
Questions
Is there a generic for Mefoxin?
Yes. The generic name for Mefoxin is cefoxitin. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
What is the generic name for Mefoxin?
The active ingredient in Mefoxin is cefoxitin, 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.