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Tetracyte Topical Tetracycline Hydrochloride

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
VIADERMA DISTRIBUTION INC
Label updated
2024-08-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each gram)

Tetracycline-HCl 30mg 

Purpose

First Aid/Antibiotic

Indications

First aid to help prevent the risk of skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.

Warnings

For external use only. May be harmful if swallowed.

Allergy Alert

Do not use if allergic to any ingredient listed on this label.

Do not use

  • in eyes
  • over large areas of the body
  • longer than 1 week unless directed by doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious trauma

Stop use and ask a doctor

if condition persists or gets worse.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison control Center right away.

Directions
  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage

Stop use if product is misused

  • this product is an OTC antibiotic for human use
  • contains no alcohol, no animal ingredients
  • blended for typical skin color
  • may stain cloth
  • no clamis regarding stem cell healing are implied for this product
Other Information
  • Keep refrigerated
Inactive Ingredients

acetic acid, ascorbic acid, chlorhexidine gluconate, cholecalciferol, dimethyl sulfoxide, dipropylene glycol, glucono delta lactone, glycerin, histidine, hydroxethyl-cellulose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, water

Package Labelling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4ac5177d-bb67-45e6-adcf-44f0821746bd · Version 3
NDC: 71262-009