FDA Orange Book
Generic for Vanos
Vanos contains fluocinonide. 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 Vanos is fluocinonide. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Vanos products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cream, topical | 0.1% | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 3 | AB |
NDA 021758, held by BAUSCH HEALTH US LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic fluocinonide
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUGERA PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 200735 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 14, 2014 | 0.1% |
| SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 200734 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 14, 2014 | 0.1% |
| ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LTD | 208989 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 10, 2020 | 0.1% |
Questions
Is there a generic for Vanos?
Yes. The generic name for Vanos is fluocinonide. 3 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
What is the generic name for Vanos?
The active ingredient in Vanos is fluocinonide, 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.