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Metronidazole hydrochloride

Metronidazole hydrochloride: 1 brand, 1 generic; first approved Oct 15, 1985; generic available.

Generic availableHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection

Generic available: 1 ANDA application approved.

Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
1
Listed patents
0
Presentations
2

Brand (NDA) products

Originator applications
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  • NDA 018353-
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    EQ 500MG BASE/VIALINJECTABLEINJECTIONDiscontinued-

Generic (ANDA) products (1)

Abbreviated applications
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  • METRONIDAZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE
    ANDA 0702951985
    Approved strengths under this FDA application.
    StrengthDosage formRouteStatusTE
    EQ 500MG BASE/VIALINJECTABLEINJECTIONDiscontinued-

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
41 yr 8 mo ago
Most recent approval
41 yr 8 mo ago

All 2 applications were approved in 1985.

Brand (NDA) 150%
Generic (ANDA) 150%

Metronidazole 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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