Generic Vibramycin is used for treating certain bacterial infections. It may be used in combination with other medicines to treat acne or certain amoeba infections. It may be used to prevent certain types of malaria in travelers who will be visiting malaria-infected areas for less than 4 months and to prevent or slow the progression of anthrax after exposure. Generic Vibramycin is a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria, thus allowing immune system to destroy it.