You're using a free limited version of DrugPatentWatch: Upgrade for Complete Access

Last Updated: November 8, 2024

ACETYLCYSTEINE - Generic Drug Details


✉ Email this page to a colleague

« Back to Dashboard


What are the generic drug sources for acetylcysteine and what is the scope of patent protection?

Acetylcysteine is the generic ingredient in eight branded drugs marketed by Cumberland Pharms, Eugia Pharma, Exela Pharma, Fresenius Kabi Usa, Glenmark Pharms Inc, Indoco, Rising, Sagent Pharms Inc, Somerset Theraps Llc, Steriscience Speclts, Zydus Pharms, Alvogen, Am Regent, Hospira, Roxane, Apothecon, DEY, Arbor Pharms Llc, Galephar, and Mead Johnson, and is included in thirty NDAs. There are eight patents protecting this compound and one Paragraph IV challenge. Additional information is available in the individual branded drug profile pages.

Acetylcysteine has nineteen patent family members in eleven countries.

There are three drug master file entries for acetylcysteine. Sixteen suppliers are listed for this compound. There is one tentative approval for this compound.

Drug Prices for ACETYLCYSTEINE

See drug prices for ACETYLCYSTEINE

Recent Clinical Trials for ACETYLCYSTEINE

Identify potential brand extensions & 505(b)(2) entrants

SponsorPhase
Navamindradhiraj UniversityPhase 3
Xi'an International Medical Center HospitalN/A
Air Force 986 HospitalN/A

See all ACETYLCYSTEINE clinical trials

Generic filers with tentative approvals for ACETYLCYSTEINE
Applicant Application No. Strength Dosage Form
⤷  Sign Up⤷  Sign Up6GM/30ML (200MG/ML)INJECTABLE;INTRAVENOUS

The 'tentative' approval signifies that the product meets all FDA standards for marketing, and, but for the patents / regulatory protections, it would approved.

Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) Categories for ACETYLCYSTEINE
Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for ACETYLCYSTEINE
Tradename Dosage Ingredient Strength NDA ANDAs Submitted Submissiondate
ACETADOTE Injection acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vials 021539 3 2012-04-04

US Patents and Regulatory Information for ACETYLCYSTEINE

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Exclusivity Expiration
Dey MUCOSIL-20 acetylcysteine SOLUTION;INHALATION, ORAL 070576-001 Oct 14, 1986 DISCN No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Hospira ACETYLCYSTEINE acetylcysteine SOLUTION;INHALATION, ORAL 071364-001 May 1, 1989 DISCN No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Steriscience Speclts ACETYLCYSTEINE acetylcysteine INJECTABLE;INTRAVENOUS 217182-001 Apr 19, 2023 AP RX No No ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
Cumberland Pharms ACETADOTE acetylcysteine INJECTABLE;INTRAVENOUS 021539-001 Jan 23, 2004 AP RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up
>Applicant >Tradename >Generic Name >Dosage >NDA >Approval Date >TE >Type >RLD >RS >Patent No. >Patent Expiration >Product >Substance >Delist Req. >Exclusivity Expiration

International Patents for ACETYLCYSTEINE

Country Patent Number Title Estimated Expiration
European Patent Office 2662077 COMPOSITION EFFERVESCENTE CONTENANT DE LA N-ACÉTYL-CYSTÉINE (EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING N-ACETYLCYSTEINE) ⤷  Sign Up
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2012012640 ⤷  Sign Up
South Korea 20080047398 ACETYLCYSTEINE COMPOSITION AND USES THEREFOR ⤷  Sign Up
Australia 2006282030 Acetylcysteine composition and uses therefor ⤷  Sign Up
>Country >Patent Number >Title >Estimated Expiration

Make Better Decisions: Try a trial or see plans & pricing

Drugs may be covered by multiple patents or regulatory protections. All trademarks and applicant names are the property of their respective owners or licensors. Although great care is taken in the proper and correct provision of this service, thinkBiotech LLC does not accept any responsibility for possible consequences of errors or omissions in the provided data. The data presented herein is for information purposes only. There is no warranty that the data contained herein is error free. thinkBiotech performs no independent verification of facts as provided by public sources nor are attempts made to provide legal or investing advice. Any reliance on data provided herein is done solely at the discretion of the user. Users of this service are advised to seek professional advice and independent confirmation before considering acting on any of the provided information. thinkBiotech LLC reserves the right to amend, extend or withdraw any part or all of the offered service without notice.