DORYX vs DOXY-LEMMON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DORYX	DOXY-LEMMON
Rating	70/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.12 /mL	$0.12 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE	DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Manufacturer	Mayne Pharma	Teva
Dosage forms	Tablet, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release	Capsule, Tablet
Drug class	Tetracycline-Class Drug	Tetracycline-Class Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults	about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults
Treats	Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera	Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera

doryx doxy-lemmon

Rating

70/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.12 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE

Manufacturer

Mayne Pharma

Teva

Dosage forms

Tablet, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release

Capsule, Tablet

Drug class

Tetracycline-Class Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults

Treats

Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Doryx or Doxy-Lemmon?

By our independent rating, Doryx scores higher — 3.5 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Doxy-Lemmon. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Doryx or Doxy-Lemmon?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.12 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Doryx and Doxy-Lemmon?

Both Doryx and Doxy-Lemmon share the active ingredient Doxycycline Hyclate.

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.