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Pharmaranks rates Hydergine Lc 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Hydergine Lc (Ergoloid Mesylates) is a medication used to treat Cognitive Dysfunction.

Ergoloid Mesylates · by Novartis

Available as a generic: Ergoloid Mesylates

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
Ergoloid Mesylates
Form
Capsule
Strength
Ergoloid Mesylates 1MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
cognitive dysfunction
Manufacturer
Novartis
FDA application
NDA018706
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

  • cognitive dysfunction

Dosage forms

Capsule

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hydergine Lc treat?
Hydergine Lc (Ergoloid Mesylates) may be used to treat cognitive dysfunction, 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 Hydergine Lc rated?
pharmaranks gives Hydergine Lc 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 Hydergine Lc?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Hydergine Lc. 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 Hydergine Lc?
Hydergine Lc is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Hydergine Lc a brand-name or generic drug?
Hydergine Lc is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ergoloid Mesylates. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ergoloid Mesylates are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Hydergine Lc available over the counter?
No. Hydergine Lc 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 Hydergine Lc come in?
Hydergine Lc is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Hydergine Lc FDA-registered?
Hydergine Lc is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018706. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Hydergine Lc been recalled by the FDA?
Hydergine Lc 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 Hydergine Lc safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Hydergine Lc 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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