oxy-kesso-tetra
Oxy-Kesso-Tetra (Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Borrelia Infections, Chlamydia Infections, Gonorrhea.
Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride · by Ferrante
Generic of Terramycin
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride EQ 250MG Base
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- acne vulgaris, borrelia infections, chlamydia infections
- Manufacturer
- Ferrante
- FDA application
- ANDA060179
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Oxy-Kesso-Tetra treat?
- Oxy-Kesso-Tetra (Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, borrelia infections, chlamydia infections, gonorrhea, klebsiella infections, mycoplasma infections, 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.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Oxy-Kesso-Tetra?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Oxy-Kesso-Tetra. To pay less, Oxy-Kesso-Tetra is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Oxy-Kesso-Tetra?
- Oxy-Kesso-Tetra is marketed by Ferrante. You can see Ferrante's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Oxy-Kesso-Tetra a brand-name or generic drug?
- Oxy-Kesso-Tetra is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Oxy-Kesso-Tetra available over the counter?
- No. Oxy-Kesso-Tetra 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 Oxy-Kesso-Tetra come in?
- Oxy-Kesso-Tetra is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Oxy-Kesso-Tetra FDA-registered?
- Oxy-Kesso-Tetra is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA060179. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
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.
What people report to the FDA about OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 56 reports naming OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE — the active ingredient in Oxy-Kesso-Tetra, and the FDA flagged 95% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- tinnitus5 reports
- deafness4 reports
- pneumonia4 reports
- fatigue3 reports
- hypoacusis3 reports
- angioedema2 reports
- appendicitis2 reports
- atelectasis2 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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