Label: EQUALINE TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC- bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin b sulfate ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (each gram contains)Purpose
    Bacitracin zinc 400 unitsFirst aid antibiotic
    Neomycin sulfate 3.5 mgFirst aid antibiotic
    Polymyxin B sulfate 5,000 unitsFirst aid antibiotic
  • Uses

    first aid to help prevent infection in

    • minor cuts
    • scrapes
    • burns
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use

    • in the eyes
    • over large areas of the body
    • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
    • longer than 1 week

    Ask a doctor before use

    • on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition persists or gets worse
    • a rash or other allergic reaction develops

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • clean the affected area and dry thoroughly
    • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
    • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • Other information

    • store at controlled room temperature
    • see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date
  • Inactive ingredients

    white petrolatum

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by
    Albertsons, Inc.
    Boise, Idaho 83726

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 14.2 g Tube Carton

    equaline™

    compare to Neosporin®
    active ingredients*

    first aid antibiotic
    triple antibiotic ointment

    polymyxin B sulfate • bacitracin zinc
    neomycin sulfate

    NET WT 0.5 OZ (14.2 g)

    Principal Display Panel - 14.2 g Tube Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUALINE   TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC
    bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin b sulfate ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41163-016
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Bacitracin zinc (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (Bacitracin - UNII:58H6RWO52I) Bacitracin400 [iU]  in 1 g
    Neomycin sulfate (UNII: 057Y626693) (Neomycin - UNII:I16QD7X297) Neomycin3.5 mg  in 1 g
    Polymyxin B sulfate (UNII: 19371312D4) (Polymyxin B - UNII:J2VZ07J96K) Polymyxin B5000 [iU]  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    petrolatum (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:41163-016-011 in 1 CARTON
    114.2 g in 1 TUBE
    2NDC:41163-016-021 in 1 CARTON
    228.4 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart333B12/14/1995
    Labeler - Supervalu Inc (006961411)
    Registrant - Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. (145186370)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.206263295MANUFACTURE(41163-016)
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