BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE ointment

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Rx only

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:

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:

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.

INDlCATlONS 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 1-800-321-4576 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

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment, USP is available in tubes with an ophthalmic tip applicator in the following size:

3.5 g tube (NDC: 24208-555-55)

Storage

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Distributed by:

Bausch + Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Manufactured by:

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Tampa, FL 33637 USA

© 2020 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates

Revised: February 2020

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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. 1/8 oz
(3.5 g)

BAUSCH + LOMB

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE 
bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate ointment

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 24208-555
Route of Administration	OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BACITRACIN ZINC (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (BACITRACIN - UNII:58H6RWO52I)	BACITRACIN	500 [USP'U]  in 1 g
POLYMYXIN B SULFATE (UNII: 19371312D4) (POLYMYXIN B - UNII:J2VZ07J96K)	POLYMYXIN B	10000 [USP'U]  in 1 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)
MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 24208-555-55	1 in 1 CARTON	04/25/2008
1		3.5 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA064046	04/25/2008

Labeler - Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (196603781)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated		079587625	MANUFACTURE(24208-555)