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Pharmaranks rates Cognex 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Cognex (Tacrine Hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat Alzheimer Disease.

Tacrine Hydrochloride · by Shionogi

70/100Limited · 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 22, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Tacrine Hydrochloride
Form
Capsule
Strength
Tacrine Hydrochloride EQ 10MG Base · Tacrine Hydrochloride EQ 20MG Base · Tacrine Hydrochloride EQ 30MG Base · Tacrine Hydrochloride EQ 40MG Base
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Shionogi
FDA application
NDA020070
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Capsule

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

Ways to save

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cognex treat?
Cognex (Tacrine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat alzheimer disease, 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 Cognex rated?
pharmaranks gives Cognex a composite score of 3.5 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 Cognex?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cognex. 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 Cognex?
Cognex is marketed by Shionogi. You can see Shionogi's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Cognex a brand-name or generic drug?
Cognex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tacrine Hydrochloride.
Is Cognex available over the counter?
No. Cognex 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 Cognex come in?
Cognex is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Cognex FDA-registered?
Cognex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020070. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Cognex been recalled by the FDA?
Cognex 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 Cognex safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cognex a recall-safety score of 70/100, 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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