FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Citric acid; gluconolactone; magnesium carbonate
Citric acid; gluconolactone; magnesium carbonate: 1 brand, 0 generics; first approved Oct 02, 1990.
Brand only
Generic status & protection
No listed patents or exclusivity: brand product(s) only.
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
0
Presentations
1
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- UNITED GUARDIANNDA 0194811990
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 6.602GM/100ML;198MG/100ML;3.177GM/100ML SOLUTION IRRIGATION Rx —
Listed patents
Orange Book patent file
No patents are listed against this product in the Orange Book. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
Approval history
FDA approval span
First approval
36 yr 4 mo ago
Most recent approval
36 yr 4 mo ago
All 1 application were approved in 1990.
Brand (NDA) 1100%
Generic (ANDA) 00%
Citric acid; gluconolactone; magnesium carbonate: frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.
Built directly from the FDA Orange Book data file (products, patents, and exclusivity). TE codes, RLD/RS flags, patent expirations, and exclusivity dates match the official FDA record. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
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