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Tetracyte First Aid and Antibiotic Topical

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
VIADERMA DISTRIBUTION INC
Label updated
2024-10-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each gram)

Tetracycline HCl 30 mg

Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Use

First aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.

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
Other information
  • store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)
  • may stain cloth
Inactive ingredients

Acetic acid, ascorbic acid, chlorhexidine gluconate, cholecalciferol, dimenthyl sulfoxide, dipropylene glycol, glucono delta lactone, glycerin, histidine, hydroxethyl-cellulose, magnesium stearate, methyparaben, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, water

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-585-8685 or visit: www.viadermainc.com

Package Labeling:

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DailyMed Set ID: dcb3d96a-41a5-40d8-a47e-56d419bbe6e2 · Version 2
NDC: 71262-011