FDA Orange Book
Generic for Minolira
Minolira contains minocycline. 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 Minolira is minocycline. 4 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Minolira products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, extended release, oral | EQ 105MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
| tablet, extended release, oral | EQ 135MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
NDA 209269, held by EPI HEALTH LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic minocycline
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDOZ INC | 090422 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 13, 2009 | EQ 135MG BASE |
| LUPIN LTD | 091424 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 30, 2011 | EQ 135MG BASE |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 202261 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 13, 2016 | EQ 105MG BASE, EQ 135MG BASE |
| ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD | 204453 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 28, 2016 | EQ 105MG BASE, EQ 135MG BASE |
Minolira patents
| Patent | Expires | Covers | Use code | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11103517 | April 7, 2036 | Drug product | None | 209269 |
Questions
Is there a generic for Minolira?
Yes. The generic name for Minolira is minocycline. 4 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 Minolira?
The active ingredient in Minolira is minocycline, per the FDA Orange Book.
When does the Minolira patent expire?
The last patent listed for Minolira in the Orange Book expires April 7, 2036. 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.