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Pharmaranks rates Aventyl 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Aventyl (Nortriptyline Hydrochloride) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Depressive Disorder, Enuresis.

Nortriptyline Hydrochloride · by Ranbaxy

Available as a generic: Nortriptyline Hydrochloride

72/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

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

Form
Solution
Strength
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride EQ 10MG BASE/5ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Ranbaxy
What the pharmacy pays
~$0.17 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA014685
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Solution

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aventyl treat?
Aventyl (Nortriptyline Hydrochloride) may be used to treat anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, depressive disorder, enuresis, pain, 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 is Aventyl rated?
pharmaranks gives Aventyl a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
How much does Aventyl 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 $0.17 per ml, 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 Aventyl?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Aventyl. 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 Aventyl?
Aventyl is marketed by Ranbaxy. You can see Ranbaxy's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Aventyl a brand-name or generic drug?
Aventyl is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nortriptyline Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Nortriptyline Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Aventyl available over the counter?
No. Aventyl 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 Aventyl come in?
Aventyl is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Aventyl?
Aventyl is classified as tricyclic antidepressant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Aventyl FDA-registered?
Aventyl is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA014685. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Aventyl been recalled by the FDA?
Aventyl has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Aventyl safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Aventyl a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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