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Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate

Rx Ophthalmic RxCUI 308511
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Bacitracin Zinc, Polymyxin B Sulfate
Route
Ophthalmic
Label date
2024-12-30

Indications and usage

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.

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

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Warnings

Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.

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.

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 B 1 and B 2 , 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. Bacitracin A (Strucural Formula) Polymyxin B Sulfate (Structural Formula)

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.

Storage and handling

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 9130703 (Folded) 9130603 (Flat)