FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Xerese?
Xerese contains acyclovir and hydrocortisone. 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
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Xerese (acyclovir and hydrocortisone).
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Xerese products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cream, topical | 5%;1% | Marketed (Rx) | None | 0 | None |
NDA 022436, 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.
Xerese NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Xerese?
No. The Orange Book lists no active FDA-approved generic (ANDA) for Xerese (acyclovir and hydrocortisone).
What is the generic name for Xerese?
The active ingredient in Xerese is acyclovir and hydrocortisone, 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.
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