FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is approved as 3 brand and 15 generic applications in the FDA Orange Book, with their therapeutic-equivalence codes, listed patents, and marketing exclusivity.
Reference-listed drug:ABSORICA LD · NDA 211913
3
Brand (NDA)
15
Generics (ANDA)
2
Listed patents
0
Exclusivity periods
Brand (NDA) products · capsule
| Product | Applicant | Application | TE | Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSORICA LDRLD×6 | SUN PHARM | NDA 211913 | — | Nov 05, 2019 | |
| ABSORICARLD×6 | SUN PHARM INDS INC | NDA 021951 | AB2 | May 25, 2012 | |
| ACCUTANERLD×3 | HOFFMANN LA ROCHE | NDA 018662 | — | May 07, 1982 |
Generic (ANDA) products (15)
| Product | Applicant | Application | TE | Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISOTRETINOIN×6 | AMNEAL PHARMS NY | ANDA 216097 | — | Oct 07, 2025 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN×6 | ZYDUS PHARMS | ANDA 216633 | AB2 | May 22, 2025 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN×6 | AUROBINDO PHARMA | ANDA 218194 | AB2 | Jan 29, 2024 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN×4 | ZYDUS PHARMS | ANDA 211568 | AB1 | Aug 29, 2023 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN×3 | UPSHER SMITH LABS | ANDA 212333 | AB2 | Sep 21, 2021 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN | UPSHER SMITH LABS | ANDA 213571 | AB2 | Apr 12, 2021 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN×6 | ACTAVIS LABS FL | ANDA 205063 | AB2 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| ISOTRETINOIN×4 | AMNEAL PHARMS NY | ANDA 207792 | AB1 | Sep 29, 2017 | |
| ZENATANE×4 | DR REDDYS LABS LTD | ANDA 202099 | AB1 | Mar 25, 2013 | |
| MYORISAN×4 | UPSHER SMITH LABS | ANDA 076485 | AB1 | Jan 19, 2012 | |
| SOTRET | SUN PHARM INDS LTD | ANDA 076503 | — | Jun 20, 2003 | |
| CLARAVIS | TEVA PHARMS USA | ANDA 076356 | AB1 | Apr 11, 2003 | |
| CLARAVIS×3 | TEVA PHARMS USA | ANDA 076135 | AB1 | Apr 11, 2003 | |
| SOTRET×3 | SUN PHARM INDS LTD | ANDA 076041 | — | Dec 24, 2002 | |
| AMNESTEEM×4 | MYLAN PHARMS INC | ANDA 075945 | AB1 | Nov 08, 2002 |
Listed patents (2)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9750711 | May 29, 2035 | in 9 yr 1 mo | Product |
| 9700535 | Aug 04, 2035 | in 9 yr 3 mo | Product |
Isotretinoin — frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.

