POLY BACITRACIN- bacitracin zinc, polymyxin b sulfate ointment

Poly Bacitracin by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Poly Bacitracin by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each gram)

Bacitracin zinc, USP 500 units
Polymyxin B sulfate, USP 10,000 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 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F).
• 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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NDC: 59779-003-56

Helps prevent infection
In minor cuts, scrapes & burns 

Poly Bacitracin
BACITRACIN ZINC - POLYMYXIN B SULFATE
First aid antibiotic ointment 

NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

POLY BACITRACIN 
bacitracin zinc, polymyxin b sulfate ointment

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 59779-003
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

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)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 59779-003-34	1 in 1 CARTON	01/03/2005
1		14 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 59779-003-56	1 in 1 CARTON	01/03/2005
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	01/03/2005

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)