Label: BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE ointment

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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Updated July 3, 2024

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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/mg. The structural formula for bacitracin A is:

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    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/mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are:

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    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    Product: 50090-7189

    NDC: 50090-7189-0 3.5 g in a TUBE / 144 in a CASE

  • Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate

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    BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE 
    bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:50090-7189(NDC:24208-555)
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BACITRACIN ZINC (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (BACITRACIN - UNII:58H6RWO52I) BACITRACIN500 [USP'U]  in 1 g
    POLYMYXIN B SULFATE (UNII: 19371312D4) (POLYMYXIN B - UNII:J2VZ07J96K) POLYMYXIN B10000 [USP'U]  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:50090-7189-0144 in 1 CASE07/02/2024
    13.5 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA06404604/25/2008
    Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    A-S Medication Solutions830016429RELABEL(50090-7189)