FDA Orange Book
Generic for Peridex
Peridex contains chlorhexidine gluconate. 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 Peridex is chlorhexidine gluconate. 6 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AT.
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Peridex products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| solution, dental | 0.12% | Marketed (Rx) | AT | 6 | AT |
NDA 019028, held by SOLVENTUM US LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic chlorhexidine gluconate
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES INC | 074522 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 15, 1995 | 0.12% |
| LYNE LABORATORIES INC | 074291 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 28, 1995 | 0.12% |
| BAJAJ MEDICAL | 075561 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 14, 2000 | 0.12% |
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 075006 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 3, 2004 | 0.12% |
| PHARMOBEDIENT CONSULTING LLC | 077789 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 18, 2009 | 0.12% |
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO | 203212 | AT (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 28, 2016 | 0.12% |
Peridex NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Peridex?
Yes. The generic name for Peridex is chlorhexidine gluconate. 6 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AT.
What is the generic name for Peridex?
The active ingredient in Peridex is chlorhexidine gluconate, 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.