FDA Orange Book
Generic for Sucostrin
Sucostrin contains succinylcholine chloride. 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 Sucostrin is succinylcholine chloride. 16 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 1 of the 2 Sucostrin products the Orange Book lists.
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Sucostrin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 100MG/ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | 20MG/ML | Discontinued | None | 17 | AP |
NDA 008847, held by APOTHECON INC DIV BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic succinylcholine chloride
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC | 209467 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 4, 2018 | 20MG/ML |
| J MOLNER HOLDINGS INC | 210231 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 4, 2018 | 20MG/ML |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD | 210698 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 2, 2019 | 20MG/ML |
| SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC | 211589 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | January 15, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| ASPIRO PHARMA LTD | 213810 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 4, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| NIVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 211625 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 19, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| REGCON HOLDINGS LLC | 214308 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 22, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL LTD | 213229 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 12, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| GLAND PHARMA LTD | 214246 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 16, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 211346 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 20, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| MICRO LABS LTD | 214879 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | November 24, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| DEVA HOLDING AS | 214491 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 21, 2020 | 20MG/ML |
| SAGENT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 215022 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 29, 2021 | 20MG/ML |
| MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 214514 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 19, 2021 | 20MG/ML |
| BE PHARMACEUTICALS AG | 216003 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 7, 2022 | 20MG/ML |
| BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP | 218878 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 24, 2024 | 20MG/ML |
| FRESENIUS KABI USA LLC | 217885 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 21, 2025 | 20MG/ML |
Questions
Is there a generic for Sucostrin?
Yes. The generic name for Sucostrin is succinylcholine chloride. 16 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP. Generics match 1 of the 2 Sucostrin products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Sucostrin?
The active ingredient in Sucostrin is succinylcholine chloride, 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.