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Triple Antibiotic Ointment Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
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 Mar 25, 2024.

Drug Facts

Active ingredients
(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

Indications and Usage for Triple Antibiotic Ointment

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.

Triple Antibiotic Ointment Dosage and Administration

  • 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

Storage and Handling

  • 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)

Principal Display Panel - 28.4 g Tube Carton
TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC
bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, and polymyxin b sulfate ointment
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52426-020
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Bacitracin zinc (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (Bacitracin zinc - UNII:89Y4M234ES) Bacitracin zinc400 [iU] in 1 g
Neomycin sulfate (UNII: 057Y626693) (Neomycin - UNII:I16QD7X297) Neomycin sulfate3.5 mg in 1 g
Polymyxin B sulfate (UNII: 19371312D4) (Polymyxin B - UNII:J2VZ07J96K) Polymyxin B sulfate5000 [iU] in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
petrolatum (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:52426-020-061 in 1 CARTON
128.4 g in 1 TUBE
2NDC:52426-020-051 in 1 CARTON
214.2 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart333B09/23/2010
Labeler - Phoenix Global Supply Group, Inc (843189908)
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NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
SGS Life Science Services093840643ANALYSIS
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NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Axellia Pharmaceuticals ApS305814345MANUFACTURE
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Pharmacia and UpJohn Company829076566MANUFACTURE
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Axellia Pharmaceuticals AS561816174MANUFACTURE