FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Mestranol; norethynodrel
Mestranol; norethynodrel: 1 brand, 0 generics.
Brand onlyHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
No listed patents or exclusivity: brand product(s) only.
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
0
Listed patents
0
Presentations
5
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- GD SEARLE LLCNDA 010976—5 strengths
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 0.075MG;5MG TABLET ORAL-20 Discontinued — 0.15MG;9.85MG TABLET ORAL Discontinued — 0.1MG;2.5MG TABLET ORAL-20 Discontinued — 0.1MG;2.5MG TABLET ORAL-21 Discontinued — 0.075MG;5MG TABLET ORAL Discontinued —
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.
Mestranol; norethynodrel: 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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