mexitil

Frequently asked questions

What does Mexitil treat?

Mexitil (Mexiletine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat diabetic neuropathies, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular premature complexes, 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 does Mexitil work?

Mexitil is a antiarrhythmic. Antiarrhythmics steady an irregular heartbeat by controlling the flow of sodium, potassium, or calcium ions through heart-cell channels (or blunting adrenaline's effect), which slows or normalizes the heart's electrical signals so it beats in a more regular rhythm.

How is Mexitil rated?

pharmaranks gives Mexitil 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 Mexitil 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 $8.44 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. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Amiodarone Hydrochloride — about $3.68 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Mexitil?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Mexitil. 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 Mexitil?

Mexitil is marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim. You can see Boehringer Ingelheim's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Mexitil a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Mexitil available over the counter?

No. Mexitil 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 Mexitil come in?

Mexitil is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Mexitil?

Mexitil is classified as antiarrhythmic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Mexitil FDA-registered?

Mexitil is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018873. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Mexitil been recalled by the FDA?

Mexitil 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 Mexitil safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Mexitil 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.