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ViaDerma Care Tetracycline HCl First Aid Antibiotic TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 30 mg/mL Solution — NDC 71262-0021-15 package photo

ViaDerma Care Tetracycline HCl First Aid Antibiotic TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 30 mg/mL Solution

by ViaDerma Distribution, Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (71262-021-15) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER
NDC 71262-0021-15
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 71262-021-15 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 71262-021-15
Product NDC 71262-021
11-digit billing NDC 71262002115
RxCUI 2732213
UNII P6R62377KV
UPC 0810053181768
Application # M004
SPL Set ID 5437777e-7f2b-412d-a2f5-380c09de4b1d
Established class (EPC) Tetracycline-class Antimicrobial
Chemical class Tetracyclines
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-12-30
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 71262-021-15 — 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 → 71262-0021-15. 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.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Tetracycline-class Antimicrobial class.

Pharmacologic class Tetracycline-class Antimicrobial
Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment, Tetracycline and derivatives, Tetracyclines
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerViaDerma Distribution, Inc.
FDA applicationM004 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code71262
First marketedDec 2025
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio7 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's a fair frustration — food, dairy products, and even some common supplements like calcium, iron, or zinc can significantly reduce how much tetracycline your body actually absor...
  • Why do I have to take tetracycline on an empty stomach? Can't I just take it with food to settle my stomach?
  • This is actually an important one to sort out. Antacids containing aluminum, calcium, or magnesium can significantly block tetracycline from being absorbed properly, which means th...
  • I was prescribed tetracycline but I also take a daily antacid for heartburn. Is that okay?
📖 Read our full Tetracycline guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

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

🧪 Full Tetracycline nutrient depletion report →
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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII Q40Q9N063P
    Acetic acid is a weak organic acid commonly used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps maintain the proper acidity level to ensure the drug remains stable and effective in its formulation.
  • UNII PQ6CK8PD0R
    Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a white crystalline powder. It serves as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of other ingredients and may also function as a preservative in the formulation.
  • UNII REK4960K2U
    Butylated hydroxyanisole is a synthetic preservative that prevents oils and fats in medicines from spoiling or becoming rancid. It keeps the medicine stable and extends its shelf life.
  • UNII 1P9D0Z171K
    BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that prevents fats and oils in medicines from breaking down and becoming rancid. It helps keep the product stable and effective during storage.
  • UNII 1C6V77QF41
    Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, a fat-soluble vitamin added to medicines as a nutritional supplement or active ingredient fortification. It helps the body absorb calcium and support bone health.
  • UNII YOW8V9698H
    Dimethyl sulfoxide is a clear liquid solvent derived from wood pulp. In medicines, it helps dissolve or carry active ingredients and improve how the body absorbs the drug.
  • UNII E107L85C40
    Dipropylene glycol is a clear liquid made from propylene glycol. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII WQ29KQ9POT
    Gluconolactone is a mild organic acid derived from glucose. It functions as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines, helping maintain stable acidity levels and improve product stability.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII 4QD397987E
    An amino acid used as a buffer and stabilizer in medications. It helps maintain the pH balance and protects the active drug from breaking down during storage and use.
  • UNII T4V6TWG28D
    A plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. It increases viscosity and helps form a gel or paste consistency in medications, and may serve as a binder or coating material in various formulations.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII X045WJ989B
    Sorbic acid is a preservative derived from berries that prevents mold, yeast, and bacterial growth in medicines. It keeps the product stable and safe during storage.
  • UNII R0ZB2556P8
    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

16 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesAcetic acid, ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, cholecalciferol, dimethyl sulfoxide, dipropylene glycol,  gluconolactone, glycerin, histidine, hydroxyethyl-cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, tocopherol, water.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

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 mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
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.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
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
ViaDerma Care Tetracycline HCl First Aid Antibiotic 30 mg/mLthis 71262-0021-15 ViaDerma 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Viaderma Vitastem First Aid Topical Antibiotic 30 mg/mL 71262-0020-15 VIADERMA 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
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

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Dec 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
🔒
·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
71262-0021-15 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (71262-021-15) / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER 2025-12-30 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
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

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
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 71262-021-15, 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: 71262-0021-15, written without dashes as 71262002115. 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 71262-0021-15, the first segment (71262) is the labeler code FDA assigned to ViaDerma Distribution, Inc.; the middle segment (0021) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (15) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by ViaDerma Distribution, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ViaDerma Distribution, 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 an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
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.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 14 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 40 words ▾

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 74 words ▾

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.

🧪 Active Ingredient 13 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each gram) Tetracycline HCl 30 mg Purposes First aid antibiotic

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 27 words ▾

Inactive ingredients Acetic acid, ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, cholecalciferol, dimethyl sulfoxide, dipropylene glycol, gluconolactone, glycerin, histidine, hydroxyethyl-cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, tocopherol, water.

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purposes First aid antibiotic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 71262-0020-15 · VIADERMA 71269-0040-10 · Mainpointe →
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.