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minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg Capsule, 50-count

by Alvogen, Inc. · 50 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (47781-546-50)
NDC 47781-0546-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 47781-546-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains50-count Cost per ea$0.3551 NADAC Per package$17.76 / 50 capsules Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Rx only Generic Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Mar 13, 2024 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
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Other active recalls for Minocycline Hydrochloride (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Jun 1, 2026 — Failed Dissolution Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during the 9th month of dissolution test analysis (Ascend Laboratories, LLC) · FDA recall D-0597-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Nov 2023. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 47781-546-50
Product NDC 47781-546
11-digit billing NDC 47781054650
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
Application # ANDA063067
Chemical class Tetracycline-class Drug [EPC], Tetracyclines
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm (certified through Nov 2023)
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
GCN Seq No 009226
GCN 40410
HICL code 004015
Ingredient (HICL) Minocycline Hcl
HIC1 code W
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Anti-Infecting Agents
HIC2 code W1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antibiotics
HIC3 code W1C
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Tetracycline Antibiotics
AHFS code 08:12.24.00
AHFS class Tetracycline Antibiotics
FDB label name MINOCYCLINE 100 MG CAPSULE
FDB brand name Minocycline Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 47781-546-50 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 47781-0546-50. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAlvogen, Inc.
Application holderALVOGEN INC
FDA applicationANDA063067 (ANDA)
Labeler code47781
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio32 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name MINOCYCLINE 100 MG CAPSULE Ingredient Minocycline Hcl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Minocycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and certain other infections spread by ticks, lice, mites, and infected animals. It is also used to treat acne and rosacea (a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face). Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works to treat infections by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It works to treat acne and rosacea by killing the bacteria that infects pores and by lowering the amount of oil on your skin that can cause acne. Antibiotics such as minocycline will not work f...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Good news — standard minocycline oral capsules and tablets can be taken with or without food, so you have flexibility there. The most important thing is to take it with a full glas...
  • Can I take my minocycline capsule or tablet with food, or does it have to be on an empty stomach?
  • The extended-release tablets for acne are typically taken once daily for 12 weeks. As with most acne treatments, you likely won't see dramatic results overnight — it takes time for...
  • I've been prescribed the extended-release minocycline tablets for acne. How long does it take to work, and how long do I take it?
📖 Read our full Minocycline guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Minocycline Hydrochloride may be associated with lower levels of 11 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

We could not link this NDC to a current FDA Structured Product Label. An inactive-ingredient list is therefore not available from this source.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.355 $17.76 / 50 capsules
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2021 Apr 2022 Sep 2022 Feb 2024 $0.399 $0.355
▼ Down 4% over the last 15 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 00591-5695-50 Actavis 50 capsules $0.343 AB Availability likely save 4%
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 00904-6888-06 Major 50 capsules $0.343 AB Availability likely save 4%
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 13668-0484-05 Torrent 500 capsules $0.343 AB Availability likely save 4%
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 60687-0336-65 American 50 capsules $0.343 AB Availability likely save 4%
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 65862-0211-05 Aurobindo 500 capsules $0.343 AB Availability likely save 4%
Minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg 68382-0318-18 Zydus 50 capsules $0.343 AB Availability likely save 4%
minocycline hydrochloride 100 mgthis 47781-0546-50 Alvogen, 50 capsules $0.355 — Discontinued —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 43063-0736-14 PD-Rx 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 50090-2579-00 A-S 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 51655-0004-20 Northwind 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 55289-0201-14 PD-Rx 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 57664-0853-13 Sun 500 capsules — — Discontinued —
Minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg 63187-0036-20 Proficient 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 63187-0850-20 Proficient 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 68071-2225-08 NuCare 28 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 68071-2866-06 NuCare 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 68788-7052-01 Preferred 14 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 70518-1336-01 REMEDYREPACK 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 70518-4565-00 REMEDYREPACK 28 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg 70771-1428-07 Zydus 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 71205-0272-20 Proficient 20 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 71205-0511-30 Proficient 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 71335-0046-00 Bryant 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 71335-1045-00 Bryant 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 71335-1123-00 Bryant 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 72162-2574-02 Bryant 50 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg 80425-0314-01 Advanced 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline Hydrochloride 100 mg 80425-0390-01 Advanced 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg 82868-0017-60 Northwind 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Minocycline Hydrochloride — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Drug Intolerance969
Pain957
Rheumatoid Arthritis930
Nausea845
Rash821
Arthralgia811
Drug Hypersensitivity800

Age at onset

Neonate34
Infant2
Child8
Adolescent33
Adult772
Elderly332

Reporter sex

5,809 reports
Male · 30%
Female · 69%
Unknown · 2%

Serious outcomes

Life-threatening1,430
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 741 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
47781-0546-05 500 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (47781-546-05) $0.3551 / ea $177.56 2017-10-31 Discontinued by firm
47781-0546-50 You're viewing this 50 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (47781-546-50) $0.3551 / ea $17.76 2017-10-31 Discontinued by firm

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

This pack effectively ties for the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.3551 NADAC).

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 47781-0546-50?
NDC 47781-0546-50 is a 50-count package — 50 capsule in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 47781-0546-50 and NDC 47781-0546-05?
Both are minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg Capsule — the drug itself is identical. NDC 47781-0546-50 is the 50-count package, while NDC 47781-0546-05 is the 500 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of minocycline hydrochloride 100 mg Capsule?
Bill NDC 47781-0546-50 — the 11-digit billing format is 47781054650. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) — Not published for this NDC No structured label is linked to this listing in DailyMed/openFDA.
Package photos — Not published for this NDC The FDA label for this product carries no photos.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) ✓ Available
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no full label on this page?
No structured FDA label (SPL) is currently linked to this NDC in DailyMed/openFDA. That can happen with older listings, certain OTC and repackaged products, and recently updated listings whose label has not yet propagated. The listing itself is still valid — this page shows everything the public feeds provide for this package.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 47781-546-50, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 47781-0546-50, written without dashes as 47781054650. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 47781-0546-50, the first segment (47781) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Alvogen, Inc.; the middle segment (0546) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (50) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 500 capsules (47781-0546-05). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Alvogen, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
📄 FDA label 19 words ▾

No FDA label is on file for this product yet. Labels load from openFDA / DailyMed and refresh weekly.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.