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Methylene blue

Methylene blue: 1 brand, 7 generics; first approved Apr 08, 2016; generic available.

Generic available1 exclusivity period
Generic status & protection

Generic available: 7 ANDA applications approved.

Latest exclusivity ends
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
7
Listed patents
0
Presentations
12

Brand (NDA) products

Originator applications
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  • NDA 20463020192 strengths
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
    10MG/2ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP

Generic (ANDA) products (7)

Abbreviated applications
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  • METHYLENE BLUERS
    ANDA 21563620264 strengths
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    10MG/2ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
    5MG/ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRx-
    100MG/10ML (10MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRx-
  • METHYLENE BLUE
    ANDA 2195502025
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
  • METHYLENE BLUE
    ANDA 2193632025
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
  • METHYLENE BLUE
    ANDA 2173802025
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
  • METHYLENE BLUE
    ANDA 2169592024
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
  • METHYLENE BLUE
    ANDA 2169552024
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP
  • METHYLENE BLUE
    ANDA 2175612024
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    50MG/10ML (5MG/ML)SOLUTIONINTRAVENOUSRxAP

Patent & exclusivity timeline

Protection horizon
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202620272028TodayExclusivity M-303: 2027-01-08Exclusivity M-303
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday

Marketing exclusivity

Hatch-Waxman
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  • M-303New use / labeling-change exclusivity (3 years)

    in 3 mo

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.

Approval history

FDA approval span
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First approval
10 yr 8 mo ago
Most recent approval
7 mo ago

Approvals span 2016–2026 across 8 FDA applications.

Brand (NDA) 113%
Generic (ANDA) 788%

Methylene blue: 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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