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Triple Antibiotic Ointment

Package insert / prescribing information
Generic name: bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin b sulfate
Dosage form: ointment
Drug class: Topical antibiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 22, 2022.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredients
(each gram contains)		 Purpose
Bacitracin zinc 400 units First aid antibiotic
Neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg First aid antibiotic
Polymyxin B sulfate 5,000 units First 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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • condition persists or gets worse
  • condition persists for more than 7 days
  • condition clears up and occurs again within a few days
  • 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
  • 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

Related/similar drugs

Bactrim, sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim, tetracycline topical, bacitracin topical, Bactrim DS, Neosporin

Other information

  • To open: unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal.
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • See carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date.

Inactive ingredient

white petrolatum

Questions?

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Distributed by:
Phoenix Global Supply Group, Inc.
White Plains, NY 10604

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28.4 g Tube Carton

Triple Antibiotic
Ointment
Bacitracin Zinc • Neomycin Sulfate • Polymyxin B Sulfate

First Aid Antibiotic Ointment

Original Strength

NET WT 1 oz (28.4 g)

TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC
bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin b sulfate ointment
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:52426-020
Route of Administration TOPICAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bacitracin zinc (Bacitracin zinc) Bacitracin zinc 400 [iU] in 1 g
Neomycin sulfate (Neomycin) Neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg in 1 g
Polymyxin B sulfate (Polymyxin B) Polymyxin B sulfate 5000 [iU] in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
petrolatum
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:52426-020-06 1 TUBE (TUBE) in 1 CARTON
1 28.4 g in 1 TUBE
2 NDC:52426-020-05 1 TUBE (TUBE) in 1 CARTON
2 14.2 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL part333B 09/23/2010
Labeler - Phoenix Global Supply Group, Inc (843189908)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
SGS Life Science Services 093840643 ANALYSIS
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Axellia Pharmaceuticals ApS 305814345 MANUFACTURE
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Pharmacia and UpJohn Company 829076566 MANUFACTURE
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Axellia Pharmaceuticals AS 561816174 MANUFACTURE
Phoenix Global Supply Group, Inc

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