TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC- bacitracin zinc neomycin sulfate polymyxin b sulfate ointment

Triple Antibiotic by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Triple Antibiotic by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each gram)

Bacitracin zinc, USP 400 units
Neomycin 3.5 mg
Polymyxin B sulfate, USP 5,000 units

Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Uses

First aid to help prevent infection in

• minor cuts 
• scrapes 
• burns

Warnings

For external use only

Allergy alert:

• do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients

Do not use

• in the eyes 
• over large areas of the body

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• deep or puncture wounds
• animal bites
• serious burns

When using this product

• do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition persists or gets worse
• 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 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

Other information

• Store at controlled room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C). Protect from freezing.
• Before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.

Inactive ingredient

white petrolatum

Questions?

1-800-432-8534 between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday–Friday.

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Actavis
NDC 0472-0179-34
Compare to the active ingredients in Neosporin®*

Triple Antibiotic Ointment
(Bacitracin Zinc – Neomycin Sulfate – Polymyxin B Sulfate Ointment)
First Aid Antibiotic
First Aid to Help Prevent Infection in Minor Cuts, Scrapes and Burns

• Protection Against Infection
• For Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns

Net wt. 0.5 oz (14g)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC 
bacitracin zinc neomycin sulfate polymyxin b sulfate ointment

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0472-0179
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BACITRACIN ZINC (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (BACITRACIN - UNII:58H6RWO52I)	BACITRACIN	400 [iU]  in 1 g
NEOMYCIN SULFATE (UNII: 057Y626693) (NEOMYCIN - UNII:I16QD7X297)	NEOMYCIN	3.5 mg  in 1 g
POLYMYXIN B SULFATE (UNII: 19371312D4) (POLYMYXIN B - UNII:J2VZ07J96K)	POLYMYXIN B	5000 [iU]  in 1 g

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

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0472-0179-34	1 in 1 CARTON	05/01/1997
1		14 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 0472-0179-56	1 in 1 CARTON	05/01/1997
2		28 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
OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL	part333B	05/01/1997

Labeler - Actavis Pharma, Inc. (119723554)