Tetracycline Hcl Coupons & Prices

Looking for a tetracycline HCl coupon? Tetracycline hydrochloride is a widely available generic broad-spectrum antibiotic, and because it is generic, cash prices are already low but can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next. That price gap is exactly why comparing matters. Rx.com checks prices across 60,000+ pharmacies so you can find the lowest cash price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on tetracycline HCl, no insurance required.

What is tetracycline HCl and how does it work?

Tetracycline hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum, bacteriostatic antibiotic in the tetracycline class. It works by slowing the growth of susceptible bacteria, which gives your immune system time to clear the infection. It is FDA-approved to treat a range of bacterial infections, including upper and lower respiratory tract infections (such as those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae), infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, nongonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum, skin and soft tissue infections, rickettsial infections (such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and typhus), relapsing fever caused by Borrelia, brucellosis, cholera, plague, and tularemia. It is only for bacterial infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.

The brand-name versions Sumycin, Achromycin V, and Panmycin have all been discontinued, so tetracycline HCl is available today only as a generic. Because there is no brand competing on the shelf, the generic is what you will fill, and prices are set pharmacy by pharmacy.

Tetracycline HCl cost and coupons without insurance

Tetracycline HCl is a long-established generic, so it is generally one of the more affordable antibiotics to pay for out of pocket. Even so, the cash price for the same prescription can differ widely between two pharmacies in the same town, which is why it pays to compare before you fill. You do not need insurance to use an Rx.com coupon, and in some cases a cash coupon price can beat an insurance copay.

Rx.com compares tetracycline HCl prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies to surface the lowest cash price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and pull up a free coupon you can show at the pharmacy counter. Prices change often, so the on-page price is always the number to trust.

Alternatives and related antibiotics

Tetracycline HCl belongs to the tetracycline family of antibiotics, and your prescriber may consider a related drug depending on the infection, dosing convenience, and how well you tolerate it. Newer tetracyclines like doxycycline and minocycline are often chosen for once- or twice-daily dosing and fewer food restrictions. Doxycycline hyclate is a common formulation of doxycycline. For some infections, an unrelated antibiotic such as amoxicillin may be a better fit.

Only your provider can decide which antibiotic is right for your infection. If you are prescribed one of these instead, you can compare its cash price on Rx.com the same way, by entering your ZIP.

Safety and important warnings

Tetracycline HCl has no boxed warning, but it carries important cautions. It should not be used in children under 8 years of age or during pregnancy or breastfeeding, because it can cause permanent tooth discoloration and may affect bone and growth development. It can make your skin much more sensitive to sunlight (exaggerated sunburn), and rarely can cause liver problems, increased pressure around the brain (pseudotumor cerebri), or C. difficile-associated diarrhea. Liver risk is higher with high doses, during pregnancy, or in people with kidney impairment, where the drug can build up. Never use outdated or degraded tetracycline, as it has been linked to a form of kidney damage.

Tetracycline may make hormonal birth control less effective, and its absorption is reduced by dairy, antacids, and supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc. This is general information, not medical advice. Tell your provider about all your medications and health conditions, and follow their guidance and the label on your prescription.