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 Rebel Distributors Corp.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Rx only

DESCRIPTION

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment 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 per mg. The structural formula for bacitracin A is:

bacitracin A

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 per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are:

Each gram contains: Bacitracin zinc equal to 500 bacitracin units and polymyxin B sulfate equal to 10,000 polymyxin B units, white petrolatum and mineral oil.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Polymyxin B attacks gram-negative bacilli, including virtually all strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and H influenzae species.

Bacitracin is active against most gram-positive bacilli and cocci including hemolytic streptococci.

INDICATIONS 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.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Apply the ointment every 3 or 4 hours for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection.

HOW SUPPLIED

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate ophthalmic ointment USP, sterile, each gram contains bacitracin zinc equal to 500 bacitracin units and polymyxin B sulfate equal to 10,000 polymyxin B units, in a tube of 3.5 g (1/8 oz) with ophthalmic tip.

NDC: 21695-156-35

STORAGE

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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Manufactured By: Akorn, Inc.
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Repackaged by:

Rebel Distributors Corp.

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 21695-156(NDC:17478-238)
Route of Administration	OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Bacitracin Zinc (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (Bacitracin - UNII:58H6RWO52I)	Bacitracin Zinc	500 [USP'U]  in 1 g
Polymyxin B Sulfate (UNII: 19371312D4) (Polymyxin B - UNII:J2VZ07J96K)	Polymyxin B Sulfate	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: 21695-156-35	3.5 g in 1 TUBE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA064028	01/30/1995

Labeler - Rebel Distributors Corp. (118802834)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Rebel Distributors Corp.		118802834	RELABEL, REPACK