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Bacitracin Polymyxin B: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Package insert / product label
Generic name: bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 7, 2023.

Bacitracin Polymyxin B 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.

Bacitracin Polymyxin B - 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 Bacitracin Polymyxin B

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/Side Effects

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.

Bacitracin Polymyxin B 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 is Bacitracin Polymyxin B supplied

Bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate ophthalmic ointment, USP is available in tubes with an ophthalmic tip applicator in the following size:

NDC 24208-555-55 - 3.5 g tube

do not use

Storage:

Store between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Distributed by:
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Manufactured by:
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Tampa, FL 33637 USA

© 2023 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates

Revised: January 2023

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 24208-555-55

Bacitracin Zinc
and Polymyxin B
Sulfate
Ophthalmic
Ointment, USP
(Sterile)

FOR OPHTHALMIC
USE ONLY

Rx only

Net Wt. 3.5 g
(1/8 oz)

BAUSCH + LOMB

9733302
AB07534

carton
BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE
bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate ointment
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)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:24208-555-551 in 1 CARTON04/25/2008
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 - Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (196603781)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated079587625MANUFACTURE(24208-555)

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