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Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP, Sterile


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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:

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 17478-238-35

STORAGE:

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

Akorn
Manufactured By: Akorn, Inc.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
AKP00N
Rev. 11/08

NDC 54569-3570-0

Relabeled by:
A-S Medication Solutions
Libertyville, IL 60048


AK-POLY-BAC

AK-POLY-BAC

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate OINTMENT

Product Information

Product Type Human prescription drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:54569-3570(NDC:17478-238)
Route of Administration OPHTHALMIC DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
BACITRACIN ZINC BACITRACIN 500 [USP'U]
Polymyxin B Sulfate POLYMYXIN B 10000 [USP'U]

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
Mineral Oil
petrolatum

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 3.5 in 1 TUBE
2 NDC:54569-3570-0 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA064028 2006-05-08


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