FDA Orange Book
Generic for Parafon Forte Dsc
Parafon Forte Dsc contains chlorzoxazone. 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 Parafon Forte Dsc is chlorzoxazone. 7 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA.
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Parafon Forte Dsc products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tablet, oral | 500MG | Discontinued | None | 7 | AA |
NDA 011529, held by JANSSEN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic chlorzoxazone
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 089853 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 4, 1988 | 500MG |
| WATSON LABORATORIES INC | 089859 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 4, 1988 | 500MG |
| NOVITIUM PHARMA LLC | 212254 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 12, 2019 | 500MG |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES SA | 211849 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 21, 2020 | 500MG |
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC | 213126 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 5, 2022 | 500MG |
| MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 214941 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 20, 2022 | 500MG |
| PHARMAZONE | 210961 | AA (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 22, 2024 | 500MG |
Questions
Is there a generic for Parafon Forte Dsc?
Yes. The generic name for Parafon Forte Dsc is chlorzoxazone. 7 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AA.
What is the generic name for Parafon Forte Dsc?
The active ingredient in Parafon Forte Dsc is chlorzoxazone, 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.