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 Jan 15, 2039
Brands (NDA)
3
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
20
Next patent expiry
Jan 15, 2039
in 12 yr 8 mo
Originator applications
Brand (NDA) products
NOURESSRLDBAXTER HLTHCARE CORPNDA 2125352019
NOURESSRLD
BAXTER HLTHCARE CORPNDA 2125352019
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Discontinued | — |
EXELA PHARMANDA 21066020192 strengths
EXELA PHARMANDA 21066020192 strengths
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500MG/10ML (50MG/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Rx | — |
| 2500MG/50ML (50MG/ML) | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS | Discontinued | — |
HOSPIRANDA 0195231986
HOSPIRANDA 0195231986
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.25% **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons** | INJECTABLE | INJECTION | Discontinued | — |
Protection horizon
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Orange Book patent file
Listed patents
Listed patents (20)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11510942 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | ProductU-2752 |
| 11969439 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | U-2752 |
| 10478453 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | ProductU-2752 |
| 10583155 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | ProductU-2752 |
| 10653719 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10918662 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10905713 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10905714 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11684636 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10933089 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11826383 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11679125 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11648262 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10912795 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11642370 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11510941 | Jan 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10543186 | Mar 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 10 mo | U-2722 |
| 11045438 | Mar 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 10 mo | Product |
| 10493051 | Mar 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 10 mo | Product |
| 10702490 | Mar 15, 2039 | in 12 yr 10 mo | Product |
FDA approval span
Approval history
First approval
Oct 22, 1986
40 yr 4 mo ago
Most recent approval
Dec 04, 2023
2 yr 8 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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