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Viabecline

tetracycline hydrochloride · Viabecline is an over-the-counter drug containing tetracycline hydrochloride, made by Accuria, LLC.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

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

Drug facts

Generic name
tetracycline hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Dosage forms
Ointment
Label holder
Accuria, LLC
FDA application
M004
Label updated
12/01/2023

Active ingredients

Activer Ingredient (in each gram) Tetracycline Hydrochloride 30 mg

Purpose

First Aid Antibiotic

Uses

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

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.

Warnings

May be harmful if swallowed. For external use only. Do not use if allergic to any ingredient listed on this label. Allergy Alert: Do not use Ask doctor before use if you have Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. in the eyes over large areas of the body longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.

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, STEARIC ACID, WATER

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Ointment30 mg/mLtopical1

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 767 reports that list tetracycline hydrochloride, data through 07/30/2026

Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most often reported reactions

  • Off label use223
  • Drug hypersensitivity152
  • Hypersensitivity125
  • Pneumonia105
  • Intentional product use issue101
  • Pain in extremity95
  • Vomiting93
  • Arthralgia91
  • Mobility decreased91
  • Neck pain90

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Accuria, LLCShown hereM004 · Label 12/01/2023 · NDC 71491-100Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Viabecline: common questions

What is Viabecline used for?
First aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Is Viabecline a prescription drug?
No. Viabecline is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Viabecline?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Honestly Battleborn First Aid for Real Man, Tetracyte Topical Tetracycline Hydrochloride, Tetracyte First Aid and Antibiotic Topical, ViaDerma Care Tetracycline HCl First Aid Antibiotic.
Who makes Viabecline?
Accuria, LLC lists Viabecline with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 12/01/2023 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice