Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc And Hydrocortisone Ointment
NDC Package 24208-785-55

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc And Hydrocortisone (neomycin sulfate and polymyxin b sulfate, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone) ointment is neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone ophthalmic ointment is indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists.Ocular corticosteroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of corticosteroid use in certain infective conjunctivitides is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. This formulation utilizes a ointment delivery system. Marketed by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, this product is identified by NDC 24208-785 and is authorized under FDA application ANDA064068.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
24208-785-55
Package Description
1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE
Product Code
24208-785
11-Digit Billing Format
24208078555
Billing Unit
GM - Billing unit of "gram" is used when a product is measured by its weight.
Units Per Package
3.5 GM
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1116150 - bacitracin zinc 400 UNT / hydrocortisone acetate 10 MG / neomycin sulfate 3.5 MG / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT per GM Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1116150 - bacitracin zinc 0.4 UNT/MG / hydrocortisone acetate 0.01 MG/MG / neomycin sulfate 0.0035 MG/MG / polymyxin B sulfate 10 UNT/MG Ophthalmic Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1116150 - bacitracin zinc 400 UNT/GM / hydrocortisone acetate 1 % / neomycin sulfate 3.5 MG/GM / polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 UNT/GM Ophthalmic Ointment

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc And Hydrocortisone
Non-Proprietary Name
Neomycin Sulfate And Polymyxin B Sulfate, Bacitracin Zinc And Hydrocortisone
Substance Name
Bacitracin Zinc; Hydrocortisone; Neomycin Sulfate; Polymyxin B Sulfate
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
Ophthalmic - Administration to the external eye.
Active Ingredient(s)
Pharmacologic Class
Usage Information
Neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone ophthalmic ointment is indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists.Ocular corticosteroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of corticosteroid use in certain infective conjunctivitides is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. They are also indicated in chronic anterior uveitis and corneal injury from chemical, radiation, or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodies.The use of a combination drug with an anti-infective component is indicated where the risk of infection is high or where there is an expectation that potentially dangerous numbers of bacteria will be present in the eye (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Microbiology).The particular anti-infective drugs in this product are active against the following common bacterial eye pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus, streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella-Enterobacter species, Neisseria species, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The product does not provide adequate coverage against Serratia marcescens.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Product Type
Human Prescription Drug
FDA Application #
ANDA064068
Marketing Category
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
10-30-1995
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 24208-785-55 identifies a specific commercial package of 1 tube in 1 carton / 3.5 g in 1 tube of Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc And Hydrocortisone, a human prescription drug labeled by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. This ointment is formulated for ophthalmic use and contains bacitracin zinc; hydrocortisone; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin b sulfate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated on October 30, 1995. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

How is this Bausch & Lomb Incorporated product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 24208078555. Quantities are measured in per "gm or gram", products billed per gram are products measured by weight.. There are 3.5 total billable units per package. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
24208-785-55
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
24208-0785-55

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.