FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone is approved as 11 brand and 53 generic applications in the FDA Orange Book, with their therapeutic-equivalence codes, listed patents, and marketing exclusivity.
Reference-listed drug:HEMADY · NDA 211379
11
Brand (NDA)
53
Generics (ANDA)
12
Listed patents
2
Exclusivity periods
Brand (NDA) products · aerosol, concentrate, elixir, gel, implant, insert, solution, suspension, suspension/drops, tablet
| Product | Applicant | Application | TE | Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEMADYRLD | DEXCEL | NDA 211379 | — | Oct 03, 2019 | |
| DEXTENZARLD | OCULAR THERAPEUTIX | NDA 208742 | — | Nov 30, 2018 | |
| DEXYCU KITRLD | EYEPOINT PHARMS | NDA 208912 | — | Feb 09, 2018 | |
| OZURDEXRLD | ABBVIE | NDA 022315 | — | Jun 17, 2009 | |
| DECASPRAYRLD | MERCK | NDA 012731 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| MAXIDEXRLD | HARROW EYE | NDA 013422 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DECADRONRLD×6 | MERCK | NDA 011664 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DECADRON | MERCK | NDA 012376 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| HEXADROL | ASPEN GLOBAL INC | NDA 012674 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DECADERM | MERCK | NDA 013538 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| HEXADROL×4 | ASPEN GLOBAL INC | NDA 012675 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 |
Generic (ANDA) products (53)
| Product | Applicant | Application | TE | Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEXAMETHASONE×7 | COREPHARMA | ANDA 218372 | AB | Sep 17, 2024 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES | ANDA 216284 | AB | May 09, 2024 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×5 | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES | ANDA 216282 | AB | Feb 07, 2024 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES | ANDA 216283 | AB | Feb 07, 2024 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×5 | NOVITIUM PHARMA | ANDA 215604 | AB | Oct 05, 2023 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×7 | APOTEX | ANDA 217695 | AB | Aug 23, 2023 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | NOVITIUM PHARMA | ANDA 217696 | AB | May 09, 2023 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | BIONPHARMA | ANDA 217538 | AB | Apr 26, 2023 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×2 | BIONPHARMA | ANDA 217001 | AB | Apr 19, 2023 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | AMNEAL | ANDA 216295 | AB | Sep 08, 2022 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×2 | AMNEAL | ANDA 215106 | AB | Oct 14, 2021 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | PHARMOBEDIENT | ANDA 201270 | AB | Jul 17, 2017 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | RISING | ANDA 090891 | AA | Jul 12, 2011 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | CHARTWELL MOLECULAR | ANDA 091188 | AA | May 11, 2011 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | BAUSCH | ANDA 040700 | — | Aug 15, 2008 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 089170 | — | May 09, 1989 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | ALPHARMA US PHARMS | ANDA 088997 | — | Oct 10, 1986 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE INTENSOLRLD | HIKMA | ANDA 088252 | — | Sep 01, 1983 | |
| DEXAMETHASONERLD | HIKMA | ANDA 088248 | — | Sep 01, 1983 | |
| DEXAMETHASONERLD | PHARMOBEDIENT CNSLTG | ANDA 088254 | — | Jul 27, 1983 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×4 | ALVOGEN | ANDA 088481 | BP | Apr 28, 1983 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | KEY THERAP | ANDA 088237 | — | Apr 28, 1983 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | PANGEA | ANDA 088149 | — | Apr 28, 1983 | |
| AEROSEB-DEX | ALLERGAN HERBERT | ANDA 083296 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | KANCHAN HLTHCARE | ANDA 084754 | AA | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | CHARTWELL RX | ANDA 085456 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONERLD×7 | HIKMA | ANDA 084612 | AB | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | IMPAX LABS | ANDA 085376 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | PHOENIX LABS NY | ANDA 083806 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE×2 | PRASCO | ANDA 080399 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | PVT FORM | ANDA 083420 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | ROXANE | ANDA 084614 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084013 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084764 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084084 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084766 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084081 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084765 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084086 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES | ANDA 084763 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | UPSHER SMITH | ANDA 087534 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | UPSHER SMITH | ANDA 087533 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 085455 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 085458 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 080968 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 084457 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 085818 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WATSON LABS | ANDA 085840 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXAMETHASONE | WHITEWORTH TOWN PLSN | ANDA 084327 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXONE 0.5 | SOLVAY | ANDA 084991 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXONE 0.75 | SOLVAY | ANDA 084993 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXONE 1.5 | SOLVAY | ANDA 084990 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 | |
| DEXONE 4 | SOLVAY | ANDA 084992 | — | Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 |
Marketing exclusivity (2)
- NPPNew patient population exclusivity (3 years)
Apr 07, 2028
in 1 yr 10 mo
- ODE-271Orphan-drug exclusivity (7 years)
Oct 03, 2026
in 4 mo
Listed patents (12)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8563027 | Feb 12, 2030 | in 3 yr 8 mo | U-2487 |
| 8409606 | May 14, 2030 | in 4 yr | Product |
| 10799642 | May 11, 2032 | in 6 yr | Product |
| 10028965 | May 23, 2034 | in 8 yr 1 mo | U-2340 |
| 10159683 | May 23, 2034 | in 8 yr 1 mo | Product |
| 10022502 | Jun 22, 2034 | in 8 yr 2 mo | U-2340 |
| 12150896 | Oct 07, 2036 | in 10 yr 5 mo | U-1680 |
| 11458041 | Nov 16, 2037 | in 11 yr 7 mo | U-1680 |
| 11304961 | Dec 18, 2037 | in 11 yr 8 mo | ProductU-3344 |
| 10537585 | Dec 18, 2037 | in 11 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11097061 | Jun 23, 2039 | in 13 yr 2 mo | ProductU-3418 |
| 12144889 | Apr 26, 2041 | in 15 yr 1 mo | U-1680 |
Dexamethasone — frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.

