Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate, Double Antibiotic, Natureplex Antibiotic, Polysporin First...
- Brand Names
- Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate, Double Antibiotic, Natureplex Antibiotic, Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic, Simply Neosporin First Aid Antibiotic, Sunmark Double Antibiotic
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Form
- OINTMENT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
Description
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/mg. The structural formula for bacitracin A is: Polymyxin B sulfate is the sulfate salt of polymyxin B 1 and B 2 , 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/mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are: 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. bacitracinchemstructure polychemstructure
What Is Bacitracin Zinc And Polymyxin B Sulfate Used For?
INDICATIONS 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.
Dosage and Administration
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
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
ADVERSE REACTIONS To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Warnings and Precautions
WARNINGS Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-7189 NDC: 50090-7189-0 3.5 g in a TUBE / 144 in a CASE
About This Information
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