FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Cysteine hydrochloride
Cysteine hydrochloride: 3 brands, 0 generics; first approved Oct 22, 1986; on patent until Jan 15, 2039.
On patentHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
Protected until Jan 15, 2039 (earliest listed patent expiry).
Earliest patent expiry
Brands (NDA)
3
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
21
Next patent expiry
Jan 15, 2039
in 12 yr 5 mo
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- NOURESSRLDBAXTER HLTHCARE CORPNDA 2125352019
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) SOLUTION INTRAVENOUS Discontinued — - EXELA PHARMANDA 21066020192 strengths
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) SOLUTION INTRAVENOUS Rx — 2500MG/50ML (50MG/ML) SOLUTION INTRAVENOUS Rx — - CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDERLDHOSPIRANDA 0195231986
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 7.25% INJECTABLE INJECTION Discontinued —
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Protection horizon
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Listed patents
Orange Book patent file
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11510942 | in 12 yr 5 mo | ProductU-2752 | |
| 11969439 | in 12 yr 5 mo | U-2752 | |
| 10478453 | in 12 yr 5 mo | ProductU-2752 | |
| 10583155 | in 12 yr 5 mo | ProductU-2752 | |
| 10653719 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 10918662 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 10905713 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 10905714 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 11684636 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 10933089 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 11826383 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 11679125 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 11648262 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 10912795 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 11642370 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 11510941 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 12569514 | in 12 yr 5 mo | Product | |
| 10543186 | in 12 yr 7 mo | U-2722 | |
| 11045438 | in 12 yr 7 mo | Product | |
| 10493051 | in 12 yr 7 mo | Product | |
| 10702490 | in 12 yr 7 mo | Product |
Approval history
FDA approval span
First approval
40 yr 6 mo ago
Most recent approval
2 yr 11 mo ago
Approvals span 1986–2023 across 3 FDA applications.
Brand (NDA) 3100%
Generic (ANDA) 00%
Cysteine hydrochloride: 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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