Label: ERYTHROMYCIN ointment

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

Drug Label Information

Updated January 5, 2024

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  • DESCRIPTION

    Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, USP belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. The sterile ophthalmic ointment flows freely over the conjunctiva. Erythromycin base, as crystals or powder, is slightly soluble in water, moderately soluble in ether, and readily soluble in alcohol or chloroform. Erythromycin is an antibiotic produced from a strain of Streptomyces erythraeus. It is basic and readily forms a salt when combined with an acid. It has the following structural formula:

    ChemStructure

    Molecular Formula: C 37H 67NO 13

    Mol. Wt. 733.94

    Chemical Name: ((3R ,4S ,5S ,6R ,7R ,9R ,11R ,12R ,13S ,14R )-4-[(2,6-dideoxy-3- C-methyl-3- 0-methyl-α-L- ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)- β-D- xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione)

    Each gram contains: Active: erythromycin USP, 5 mg (0.5%); Inactives: mineral oil and white petrolatum.

  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    Microbiology

    Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis without affecting nucleic acid synthesis. Erythromycin is usually active against the following organisms in vitro and in clinical infections: Streptococcus pyogenes(group A β-hemolytic), Alpha-hemolytic streptococci (viridans group); Staphylococcus aureus,including penicillinase-producing strains (methicillin-resistant staphylococci are uniformly resistant to erythromycin); Streptococcus pneumoniae;Mycoplasma pneumoniae(Eaton Agent, PPLO); Haemophilus influenzae(not all strains of this organism are susceptible at the erythromycin concentrations ordinarily achieved); Treponema pallidum; Corynebacterium diphtheriae; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Chlamydia trachomatis.

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to erythromycin.

    For prophylaxis of ophthalmia neonatorum due to N. gonorrhoeaeor C. trachomatis.

    The effectiveness of erythromycin in the prevention of ophthalmia caused by penicillinase-producing N. gonorrhoeaeis not established.

    For infants born to mothers with clinically apparent gonorrhea, intravenous or intramuscular injections of aqueous crystalline penicillin G should be given: a single dose of 50,000 units for term infants or 20,000 units for infants of low birth weight. Topical prophylaxis alone is inadequate for these infants.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

    This drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to erythromycin.

  • PRECAUTIONS

    General

    The use of antimicrobial agents may be associated with the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi; in such a case, antibiotic administration should be stopped and appropriate measures taken.

    Information for Patients:Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or other source.

    Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility:Two year oral studies conducted in rats with erythromycin did not provide evidence of tumorigenicity. Mutagenicity studies have not been conducted.

    No evidence of impaired fertility that appeared related to erythromycin was reported in animal studies.

    Pregnancy:Reproduction studies have been performed in rats, mice, and rabbits using erythromycin and its various salts and esters, at doses that were several multiples of the usual human dose. No evidence of harm to the fetus that appeared related to erythromycin was reported in these studies. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, the erythromycins should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

    Nursing Mothers:Caution should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to a nursing woman.

    Pediatric Use:See INDICATIONS AND USAGEand DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    The most frequently reported adverse reactions are minor ocular irritations, redness, and hypersensitivity 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.

    Repackaged and Distributed By:

    Remedy Repack, Inc.

    625 Kolter Dr. Suite #4 Indiana, PA 1-724-465-8762

  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    In the treatment of superficial ocular infections, erythromycin ophthalmic ointment approximately 1 cm in length should be applied directly to the infected eye(s) up to six times daily, depending on the severity of the infection.

    For prophylaxis of neonatal gonococcal or chlamydial ophthalmia, a ribbon of ointment approximately 1 cm in length should be instilled into each lower conjunctival sac. The ointment should not be flushed from the eye following instillation. A new tube should be used for each infant.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment USP, 0.5% is available in the following sizes:

    3.5 g (1/8 oz) in a tamper-resistant tube

    NDC: 70518-0465-00

    PACKAGING: 1 in 1 CARTON, 3.50 mg in 1 TUBE TYPE 0

    Storage: Store between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Repackaged and Distributed By:

    Remedy Repack, Inc.

    625 Kolter Dr. Suite #4 Indiana, PA 1-724-465-8762

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    DRUG: Erythromycin

    GENERIC: Erythromycin

    DOSAGE: OINTMENT

    ADMINSTRATION: OPHTHALMIC

    NDC: 70518-0465-0

    PACKAGING: 3.5 g in 1 TUBE

    OUTER PACKAGING: 1 in 1 CARTON

    ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

    • ERYTHROMYCIN 5mg in 1g

    INACTIVE INGREDIENT(S):

    • PETROLATUM
    • MINERAL OIL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ERYTHROMYCIN 
    erythromycin ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70518-0465(NDC:24208-910)
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ERYTHROMYCIN (UNII: 63937KV33D) (ERYTHROMYCIN - UNII:63937KV33D) ERYTHROMYCIN5 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70518-0465-01 in 1 CARTON04/26/2017
    13.5 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA06406704/26/2017
    Labeler - REMEDYREPACK INC. (829572556)