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Pharmaranks rates Tetracyn 3.2/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Tetracyn is a combination medicine containing Procaine Hydrochloride and Tetracycline Hydrochloride.

Procaine Hydrochloride and Tetracycline Hydrochloride · by Pfizer

64/100Limited · 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 19, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Procaine Hydrochloride and Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Form
Injectable, Capsule
Strength
Procaine Hydrochloride 40MG/VIAL; Tetracycline Hydrochloride 100MG/VIAL · Procaine Hydrochloride 40MG/VIAL; Tetracycline Hydrochloride 250MG/VIAL
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Pfizer
FDA application
ANDA060285
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Dosage forms

Injectable and 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

How is Tetracyn rated?
pharmaranks gives Tetracyn a composite score of 3.2 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 Tetracyn?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Tetracyn. To pay less, Tetracyn 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 Tetracyn?
Tetracyn is marketed by Pfizer. You can see Pfizer's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Tetracyn a brand-name or generic drug?
Tetracyn is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Procaine Hydrochloride and Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Tetracyn available over the counter?
No. Tetracyn 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 Tetracyn come in?
Tetracyn is currently marketed as injectable and capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Tetracyn FDA-registered?
Tetracyn is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA060285. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Tetracyn been recalled by the FDA?
Tetracyn 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 Tetracyn safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Tetracyn a recall-safety score of 64/100, 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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