FDA Orange Book
Generic for Suprax
Suprax contains cefixime. 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 Suprax is cefixime. 4 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 4 of the 5 Suprax products the Orange Book lists.
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Suprax products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | 400MG | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 2 | AB |
| for suspension, oral | 100MG/5ML | Discontinued | None | 4 | AB |
| for suspension, oral | 500MG/5ML | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 1 | AB |
| tablet, oral | 200MG | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| tablet, oral | 400MG | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
NDA 203195, 050622, 202091, 050621, held by LUPIN LTD. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic cefixime
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 204835 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | April 14, 2015 | 100MG/5ML |
| AJENAT PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 206938 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 6, 2017 | 100MG/5ML |
| AJENAT PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 206939 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 6, 2017 | 500MG/5ML |
| ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD | 210574 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | October 9, 2018 | 400MG |
| ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD | 211775 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 19, 2021 | 100MG/5ML |
| FDC LTD | 206358 | None (No TE code listed) | December 17, 2024 | 400MG |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 217607 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 23, 2026 | 400MG |
| FDC LTD | 218691 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | May 14, 2026 | 100MG/5ML |
Suprax patents
| Patent | Expires | Covers | Use code | NDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9233112 | December 14, 2028 | Drug product | U-1676 | 202091 |
Suprax NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Suprax?
Yes. The generic name for Suprax is cefixime. 4 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB. Generics match 4 of the 5 Suprax products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Suprax?
The active ingredient in Suprax is cefixime, per the FDA Orange Book.
When does the Suprax patent expire?
The last patent listed for Suprax in the Orange Book expires December 14, 2028. 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.