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Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate Ointment
FDA Label NDC 24208-555
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated for the product Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate (NDC 24208-555). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding other, description, clinical pharmacology, indlcatlons and usage, contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosage and administration, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
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Description
Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP is a sterile antimicrobial ointment formulated for ophthalmic use.
Bacitracin zinc is the zinc salt of bacitracin, a mixture of related cyclic polypeptides (mainly bacitracin A) produced by the growth of an organism of the licheniformis group of Bacillus subtilis var Tracy. It has a potency of not less than 40 bacitracin units per mg. The structural formula for bacitracin A is:
Bacitracin A (strucural Formula) (5cfad642 E7d0 4451 8bd4 29665208ac8d 01)
Polymyxin B sulfate is the sulfate salt of polymyxin B1 and B2 which are produced by the growth of Bacillus polymyxa (Prazmowski) Migula (Fam. Bacillaceae). It has a potency of not less than 6,000 polymyxin B units per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are:
Polymyxin B Sulfate (structural Formula) (5cfad642 E7d0 4451 8bd4 29665208ac8d 02)
Each Gram Contains: ACTIVES: Bacitracin Zinc equal to 500 bacitracin units and Polymyxin B Sulfate equal to 10,000 polymyxin B units; INACTIVES: Mineral Oil and White Petrolatum.
Clinical Pharmacology
Polymyxin B sulfate attacks gram-negative bacilli, including virtually all strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Haemophilus influenzae species.
Bacitracin is active against most gram-positive bacilli and cocci including hemolytic streptococci.
Indlcatlons And Usage
For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Warnings
Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.
Precautions
As with other antibiotic preparations, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. Appropriate measures should be taken if this occurs.
Dosage And Administration
Apply the ointment every 3 or 4 hours for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection.
FOR OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY.
How Supplied
Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP is available in tubes with an ophthalmic tip applicator in the following size:
3.5 gram tube - NDC 24208-555-55
DO NOT USE IF CAP AND NECKRING ARE NOT INTACT.
Storage:
Store between 15°-25°C (59°-77°F). KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Revised: March 2013
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NDC 24208-555-55
Bausch & Lomb
Bacitracin Zinc and
Polymyxin B Sulfate
Ophthalmic
Ointment USP
Sterile
[icon- eye] [icon- ointment] [icon- 3.5 gm]
Net wt. 1/8 oz
(3.5g)
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