Levofloxacin Patent Expiration

Levofloxacin was first introduced by Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc in its drug Levaquin on Dec 20, 1996. Other drugs containing Levofloxacin are Iquix, Levaquin In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container, Quixin. 39 different companies have introduced drugs containing Levofloxacin.


Levofloxacin Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Levofloxacin, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Levaquin US6806256 Taste masked liquid pharmaceutical compositions Feb 26, 2022

(Expired)

Janssen Pharms
Levaquin US6806256

(Pediatric)

Taste masked liquid pharmaceutical compositions Aug 26, 2022

(Expired)

Janssen Pharms


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Levofloxacin Generics

Several generic applications have been filed for Levofloxacin. The first generic version for Levofloxacin was by Rising Pharma Holdings Inc and was approved on Dec 20, 2010. And the latest generic version is by Knack Pharmaceuticals Inc and was approved on Jan 29, 2024.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Levofloxacin generic.


1. LUPIN

Lupin Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lupin.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011


2. MYLAN LABS LTD

Mylan Laboratories Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan Labs Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Dec 8, 2017


3. APOTEX INC

Apotex Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Apotex Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 29, 2011
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 29, 2011
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 29, 2011


4. TEVA

Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Teva.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011


5. NORVIUM BIOSCIENCE

Norvium Bioscience Llc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Norvium Bioscience.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jun 20, 2011
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jun 20, 2011


6. LANNETT CO INC

Lannett Co Inc has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Lannett Co Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG/10ML solution Prescription ORAL AA May 25, 2018


7. HIKMA FARMACEUTICA

Hikma Farmaceutica (portugal) Sa has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. All of these versions come by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hikma Farmaceutica.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 16, 2011
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 16, 2011
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 16, 2011


8. EUGIA PHARMA

Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Out of these eq 750mg/150ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 500mg/100ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 250mg/50ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Eugia Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 24, 2013
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 24, 2013
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Feb 10, 2016
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Feb 10, 2016
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Feb 10, 2016


9. WATSON LABS INC

Watson Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 22, 2013
500MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 22, 2013
750MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Nov 22, 2013


10. TORRENT PHARMS

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Torrent Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
750MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011
250MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011


11. MICRO LABS LTD INDIA

Micro Labs Ltd India has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Micro Labs Ltd India.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
1.5% solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC N/A Feb 27, 2019


12. HEC PHARM

Hec Pharm Usa Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hec Pharm.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 5, 2019
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 5, 2019
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Feb 5, 2019


13. GLAND PHARMA LTD

Gland Pharma Ltd has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Out of these eq 750mg/150ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 250mg/50ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 500mg/100ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Gland Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 22, 2020
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Apr 22, 2020
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Dec 30, 2020
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Dec 30, 2020
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Dec 30, 2020


14. AVET LIFESCIENCES

Avet Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Avet Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 24, 2013
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jan 24, 2013


15. ZYDUS PHARMS

Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jun 1, 2017
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jun 1, 2017


16. SAPTALIS PHARMS

Saptalis Pharmaceuticals Llc has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Saptalis Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Dec 20, 2010


17. SANDOZ

Sandoz Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Sandoz.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011


18. HETERO LABS LTD V

Hetero Labs Ltd Unit V has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hetero Labs Ltd V.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2015
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2015
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 8, 2015


19. CELLTRION

Celltrion Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Celltrion.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011
750MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011


20. FRESENIUS KABI USA

Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. All of these versions come by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Fresenius Kabi Usa.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 19, 2013
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 19, 2013
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 19, 2013


21. MACLEODS PHARMS LTD

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Macleods Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 22, 2012
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 22, 2012
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 22, 2012


22. NOVITIUM PHARMA

Novitium Pharma Llc has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Novitium Pharma.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG/10ML

(reference standard)

solution Prescription ORAL AA Jun 20, 2011


23. GLENMARK PHARMS LTD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Glenmark Pharms Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011


24. RUBICON

Rubicon Research Private Ltd has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rubicon.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Dec 20, 2010


25. MYLAN

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Mylan.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
750MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011
250MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 20, 2011


26. RISING

Rising Pharma Holdings Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Rising.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5%

(reference standard)

solution/drops Prescription OPHTHALMIC N/A Dec 20, 2010
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 20, 2011
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jun 20, 2011


27. CHARTWELL MOLECULAR

Chartwell Molecular Holdings Llc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Chartwell Molecular.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 30, 2012
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 30, 2012
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Mar 30, 2012


28. ORBION PHARMS

Orbion Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Orbion Pharms.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 30, 2012
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 30, 2012
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jan 30, 2012


29. AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD

Aurobindo Pharma Limited has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
750MG

(reference standard)

tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011


30. HOSPIRA

Hospira Inc has filed for 5 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Out of these eq 750mg/150ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 500mg/100ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 250mg/50ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Hospira.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Aug 12, 2015
EQ 750MG/30ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Aug 12, 2015
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 3, 2015
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 3, 2015
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Sep 3, 2015


31. INFORLIFE

Inforlife Sa has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. All of these versions come by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Inforlife.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 7, 2011
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 7, 2011
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML)

(reference standard)

injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jul 7, 2011


32. BAXTER HLTHCARE CORP

Baxter Healthcare Corp has filed for 4 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Out of these eq 250mg/50ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 500mg/100ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, eq 750mg/150ml (eq 5mg/ml) version comes by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Baxter Hlthcare Corp.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 500MG/20ML (EQ 25MG/ML) injectable Discontinued INJECTION N/A Jun 5, 2013
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Aug 8, 2013
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Aug 8, 2013
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Aug 8, 2013


33. JUBILANT GENERICS

Jubilant Generics Ltd has filed for 2 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Jubilant Generics.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
500MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 19, 2015
250MG tablet Discontinued ORAL N/A Jun 19, 2015


34. ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Zydus Lifesciences.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 7, 2012
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 7, 2012
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Sep 7, 2012


35. DR REDDYS LABS INC

Dr Reddys Laboratories Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Dr Reddys Labs Inc.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
250MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
500MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011
750MG tablet Prescription ORAL AB Jun 20, 2011


36. KNACK

Knack Pharmaceuticals Inc has filed for 3 different strengths of generic version for Levofloxacin. All of these versions come by the name LEVOFLOXACIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Knack.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
EQ 250MG/50ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jan 29, 2024
EQ 500MG/100ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jan 29, 2024
EQ 750MG/150ML (EQ 5MG/ML) injectable Prescription INJECTION AP Jan 29, 2024


37. WATSON LABS TEVA

Watson Laboratories Inc An Indirect Wholly Owned Sub Of Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc has filed for 1 generic for Levofloxacin. Given below are the details of the strengths of this generic introduced by Watson Labs Teva.

Strength Dosage Form Availability Application Pathway TE code Launch Date
0.5% solution/drops Discontinued OPHTHALMIC N/A Feb 10, 2011