FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride
Oxymetazoline hydrochloride: 4 brands, 1 generic; first approved May 30, 1986; generic available.
Generic availableHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
Generic available — 1 ANDA application approved.
Earliest patent expiry May 02, 2028
Brands (NDA)
4
Generics (ANDA)
1
Listed patents
20
Next patent expiry
May 02, 2028
in 1 yr 10 mo
Originator applications
Brand (NDA) products
RVL PHARMSNDA 2125202020
RVL PHARMSNDA 2125202020
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | SOLUTION/DROPS | OPHTHALMIC | Rx | — |
MAYNE PHARMANDA 2085522017
MAYNE PHARMANDA 2085522017
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1% | CREAM | TOPICAL | Rx | AB |
KENVUE BRANDSNDA 0194071989
KENVUE BRANDSNDA 0194071989
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.025% | SOLUTION/DROPS | OPHTHALMIC | OTC | — |
BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCNDA 0184711986
BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCNDA 0184711986
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.025% | SOLUTION/DROPS | OPHTHALMIC | Discontinued | — |
Abbreviated applications
Generic (ANDA) products (1)
SUN PHARMA CANADAANDA 2135842021
SUN PHARMA CANADAANDA 2135842021
| Strength | Dosage form | Route | Status | TE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1% | CREAM | TOPICAL | Rx | AB |
Protection horizon
Patent & exclusivity timeline
Patent expiryExclusivity endToday
Orange Book patent file
Listed patents
Listed patents (20)
| Patent | Expires | In | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7812049 | May 02, 2028 | in 1 yr 10 mo | U-1959 |
| 8357714 | Aug 26, 2031 | in 5 yr 2 mo | U-2849 |
| 9867808 | Aug 26, 2031 | in 5 yr 2 mo | U-2849 |
| 10912765 | Aug 26, 2031 | in 5 yr 2 mo | U-2849 |
| 8883838 | Dec 01, 2031 | in 5 yr 6 mo | Product |
| 9974773 | Jun 11, 2035 | in 9 yr 1 mo | U-2306 |
| 10751325 | Jun 11, 2035 | in 9 yr 1 mo | U-2921 |
| 12350255 | Jun 11, 2035 | in 9 yr 1 mo | U-3494 |
| 10335391 | Jun 11, 2035 | in 9 yr 1 mo | U-2567 |
| 11517560 | Jun 11, 2035 | in 9 yr 1 mo | U-3494 |
| 11324722 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | U-2849 |
| 10940138 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | U-2849 |
| 10799481 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | U-2849 |
| 11701343 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | U-2849 |
| 10898573 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 12605363 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 10814001 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11311515 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11541036 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | Product |
| 11103482 | Dec 16, 2039 | in 13 yr 8 mo | Product |
FDA approval span
Approval history
First approval
May 30, 1986
40 yr 8 mo ago
Most recent approval
Oct 04, 2021
4 yr 10 mo ago
Approvals span 1986–2021 across 5 FDA applications.
Brand (NDA) 480%
Generic (ANDA) 120%
Oxymetazoline 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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