actisite

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Dairy, calcium, iron & antacids

  Watch out for: milk and other dairy, calcium- or iron-fortified foods and supplements, and antacids.

  Calcium, magnesium, and iron bind to these antibiotics in the gut and can stop them from being absorbed, making the medicine work less well.

  What to do: Separate the antibiotic from dairy, supplements, and antacids by a couple of hours — take it at the interval the label or your pharmacist specifies.

  Source: Tetracycline — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) · Ciprofloxacin (a fluoroquinolone) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Actisite treat?

Actisite (Tetracycline Hydrochloride) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, bartonella infections, borrelia infections, bronchitis, campylobacter infections, chancroid, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Actisite cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $17.90 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Actisite?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Actisite. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Actisite?

Actisite is marketed by Schiff and Co. You can see Schiff and Co's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Actisite a brand-name or generic drug?

Actisite is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Tetracycline Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Actisite available over the counter?

No. Actisite is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Actisite come in?

Actisite is currently marketed as fiber, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Actisite?

Actisite is classified as tetracycline-class antimicrobial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Actisite FDA-registered?

Actisite is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050653. You can verify this on its official FDA label.