Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate Ointment
NDC 24208-555

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. What is NDC 24208-555?
  4. Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate Uses
  5. Active Ingredients
  6. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  7. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  9. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. This medication is typically used as a decreased cell wall synthesis & repair [pe]. It is supplied as a ointment for ophthalmic administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 24208-555 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
24208-555
Proprietary Name:
Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate
Substance Name: [2]
Bacitracin Zinc; Polymyxin B Sulfate
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Labeler Code:
24208
Product Label ID:
1b317249-30eb-4415-8a1c-cfedb4ba3549
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA064046
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
04-25-2008
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

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Product Details

What is NDC 24208-555?

The NDC code 24208-555 is assigned by the FDA to the product Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a ointment administered via ophthalmic route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in a single package configuration. The associated package NDC(s) include: 24208-555-55. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • BACITRACIN ZINC 500 [USP'U]/g - A complex of cyclic peptide antibiotics produced by the Tracy-I strain of Bacillus subtilis. The commercial preparation is a mixture of at least nine bacitracins with bacitracin A as the major constituent. It is used topically to treat open infections such as infected eczema and infected dermal ulcers. (From Goodman and Gilman, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed, p1140)
  • POLYMYXIN B SULFATE 10000 [USP'U]/g - A mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2, obtained from BACILLUS POLYMYXA strains. They are basic polypeptides of about eight amino acids and have cationic detergent action on cell membranes. Polymyxin B is used for treatment of infections with gram-negative bacteria, but may be neurotoxic and nephrotoxic.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 308511 - bacitracin zinc 500 UNT / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 308511 - bacitracin 0.5 UNT/MG / polymyxin B 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 308511 - bacitracin (as bacitracin zinc) 500 UNT / polymyxin B (as polymyxin B sulfate) 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".