FDA Orange Book
Generic for Vistide
Vistide contains cidofovir. 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 Vistide is cidofovir. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
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Vistide products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| solution, intravenous | EQ 375MG BASE/5ML (EQ 75MG BASE/ML) | Discontinued | None | 2 | AP |
NDA 020638, held by GILEAD SCIENCES INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic cidofovir
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYLAN INSTITUTIONAL LLC | 201276 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 27, 2012 | EQ 375MG BASE/5ML (EQ 75MG BASE/ML) |
| AVET LIFESCIENCES LTD | 202501 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | July 26, 2012 | EQ 375MG BASE/5ML (EQ 75MG BASE/ML) |
Questions
Is there a generic for Vistide?
Yes. The generic name for Vistide is cidofovir. 2 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AP.
What is the generic name for Vistide?
The active ingredient in Vistide is cidofovir, 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.