FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine is approved as 3 brand and 27 generic applications in the FDA Orange Book, with their therapeutic-equivalence codes, listed patents, and marketing exclusivity.
Reference-listed drug:CETYLEV · NDA 207916
3
Brand (NDA)
27
Generics (ANDA)
6
Listed patents
1
Exclusivity periods
Brand (NDA) products · injectable, solution, tablet, effervescent
| Product | Applicant | Application | TE | Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CETYLEVRLD×2 | ARBOR PHARMS LLC | NDA 207916 | — | Jan 29, 2016 | |
| ACETADOTERLD | CUMBERLAND PHARMS | NDA 021539 | AP | Jan 23, 2004 | |
| MUCOMYSTRLD×2 | APOTHECON | NDA 013601 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 |
Generic (ANDA) products (27)
| Product | Applicant | Application | TE | Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACETYLCYSTEINE×2 | CONBA USA | ANDA 214177 | AN | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE×2 | SOMERSET THERAPS LLC | ANDA 219194 | AN | Feb 12, 2025 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | SOMERSET THERAPS LLC | ANDA 218397 | AP | Jun 07, 2024 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | EXELA PHARMA | ANDA 205643 | — | Nov 01, 2023 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ONESOURCE SPECIALTY | ANDA 217182 | AP | Apr 19, 2023 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | REGCON HOLDINGS | ANDA 215620 | AP | Feb 23, 2022 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | GLENMARK PHARMS | ANDA 213693 | AP | Feb 03, 2022 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | EXELA PHARMA | ANDA 204797 | — | Apr 15, 2021 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ZYDUS PHARMS | ANDA 208166 | AP | Jul 20, 2018 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | SAGENT PHARMS INC | ANDA 091684 | AP | Oct 31, 2017 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | EUGIA PHARMA | ANDA 207358 | AP | Feb 29, 2016 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | RISING | ANDA 203173 | AP | Mar 24, 2015 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ALVOGEN | ANDA 204674 | AN | Feb 11, 2014 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | FRESENIUS KABI USA | ANDA 200644 | AP | Nov 07, 2012 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ALVOGEN | ANDA 203853 | AN | Jun 21, 2012 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | AM REGENT | ANDA 072489 | AN | Jul 28, 1995 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | AM REGENT | ANDA 072547 | AN | Jul 28, 1995 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | HOSPIRA | ANDA 073664 | AN | Aug 30, 1994 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | HOSPIRA | ANDA 074037 | AN | Aug 30, 1994 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ROXANE | ANDA 072621 | — | Sep 30, 1992 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ROXANE | ANDA 072622 | — | Sep 30, 1992 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ROXANE | ANDA 072323 | — | Apr 30, 1992 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | ROXANE | ANDA 072324 | — | Apr 30, 1992 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | HOSPIRA | ANDA 071364 | — | May 01, 1989 | |
| ACETYLCYSTEINE | HOSPIRA | ANDA 071365 | — | May 01, 1989 | |
| MUCOSIL-10 | DEY | ANDA 070575 | — | Oct 14, 1986 | |
| MUCOSIL-20 | DEY | ANDA 070576 | — | Oct 14, 1986 |
Marketing exclusivity (1)
- D-196New indication / change exclusivity (3 years)
Nov 26, 2027
in 1 yr 6 mo
Listed patents (6)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8148356 | May 21, 2026 | 29 d ago | Product |
| 9327028 | Jul 21, 2031 | in 5 yr 2 mo | U-1839 |
| 8722738 | Apr 06, 2032 | in 5 yr 11 mo | U-1373 |
| 9561204 | May 08, 2032 | in 6 yr | U-1373 |
| 8747894 | May 08, 2032 | in 6 yr | ProductU-1373 |
| 9427421 | May 08, 2032 | in 6 yr | Product |
Acetylcysteine — frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.

