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Pharmaranks rates Clorotekal 3.4/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Clorotekal (Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride) is an ester local anesthetic used to treat Pain.

Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride · by B Braun Medical

Available as a generic: Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride

68/100Limited · 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 18, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Form
Solution
Strength
Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride 50MG/5ML (10MG/ML)
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
pain
Manufacturer
B Braun Medical
FDA application
NDA208791
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 Clorotekal treat?
Clorotekal (Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat 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 Clorotekal rated?
pharmaranks gives Clorotekal a composite score of 3.4 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Clorotekal?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Clorotekal. 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 Clorotekal?
Clorotekal is marketed by B Braun Medical. You can see B Braun Medical's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Clorotekal a brand-name or generic drug?
Clorotekal is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Chloroprocaine Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Clorotekal available over the counter?
No. Clorotekal 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 Clorotekal come in?
Clorotekal is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Clorotekal?
Clorotekal is classified as ester local anesthetic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Clorotekal FDA-registered?
Clorotekal is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA208791. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Clorotekal been recalled by the FDA?
Clorotekal 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 Clorotekal safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Clorotekal a recall-safety score of 68/100, 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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