FDA Orange Book
Generic for Pathocil
Pathocil contains dicloxacillin. 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 Pathocil is dicloxacillin. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 2 of the 3 Pathocil products the Orange Book lists.
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Pathocil products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | EQ 250MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
| capsule, oral | EQ 500MG BASE | Discontinued | None | 2 | AB |
| for suspension, oral | EQ 62.5MG BASE/5ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 050011, 050092, held by WYETH AYERST LABORATORIES. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic dicloxacillin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 062286 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 3, 1982 | EQ 250MG BASE, EQ 500MG BASE |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 216845 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 23, 2022 | EQ 250MG BASE, EQ 500MG BASE |
Questions
Is there a generic for Pathocil?
Yes. The generic name for Pathocil is dicloxacillin. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 2 of the 3 Pathocil products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Pathocil?
The active ingredient in Pathocil is dicloxacillin, 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.