DOXY-LEMMON vs MINOCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DOXY-LEMMON and MINOCIN 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	DOXY-LEMMON	MINOCIN
Rating	56/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.12 /mL	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE	MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Teva	Bausch
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Tetracycline-Class Drug	Tetracycline-Class Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults	about 15.5 hours (range 11 to 22 hours)
Treats	Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera	Acne Vulgaris, Anthrax, Borrelia Infections

doxy-lemmon minocin

Rating

56/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.12 /mL

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE

MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Teva

Bausch

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Tetracycline-Class Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults

about 15.5 hours (range 11 to 22 hours)

Treats

Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera

Acne Vulgaris, Anthrax, Borrelia Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Doxy-Lemmon and Minocin?

Doxy-Lemmon contains Doxycycline Hyclate, while Minocin contains Minocycline 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.