DORYX MPC vs TERRAMYCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DORYX MPC and TERRAMYCIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DORYX MPC	TERRAMYCIN
Rating	72/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.12 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE	OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Mayne Pharma	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Tablet, delayed release	Injectable, Capsule
Drug class	Tetracycline-Class Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults	—
Treats	Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera	Acne Vulgaris, Borrelia Infections, Chlamydia Infections

doryx mpc terramycin

Rating

72/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.12 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE

OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Mayne Pharma

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Tablet, delayed release

Injectable, Capsule

Drug class

Tetracycline-Class Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults

—

Treats

Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera

Acne Vulgaris, Borrelia Infections, Chlamydia Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Doryx Mpc or Terramycin?

By our independent rating, Doryx Mpc scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Terramycin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Doryx Mpc and Terramycin?

Doryx Mpc contains Doxycycline Hyclate, while Terramycin contains Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.