DOXY-LEMMON vs ORACEA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DOXY-LEMMON and ORACEA 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	ORACEA
Rating	56/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.12 /mL	$0.12 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE	DOXYCYCLINE
Manufacturer	Teva	Galderma Labs LP
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	Capsule
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

doxy-lemmon oracea

Rating

56/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.12 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE

DOXYCYCLINE

Manufacturer

Teva

Galderma Labs LP

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

Capsule

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 cheaper, Doxy-Lemmon or Oracea?

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 Doxy-Lemmon and Oracea?

Doxy-Lemmon contains Doxycycline Hyclate, while Oracea contains Doxycycline — 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.