triple antibiotic ointment (bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin b sulfate)

triple antibiotic ointment (bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin b sulfate)
SPL v1
SPL
SPL Set ID 72061450-572c-acb4-e053-2a95a90a0a99
Route
topical
Published
Effective Date 2018-01-01
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
bacitracin (400 [iU]) neomycin (3.5 mg) polymyxin b (5000 [iU])
Inactive Ingredients
petrolatum

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
otc monograph final active Since 1997-05-01
Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Description

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

Medication Information

Warnings

For external use only

Uses

First aid to help prevent infection in

  • minor cuts 
  • scrapes 
  • burns
Purpose

First aid antibiotic

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.
Description

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

Principal Display Panel

Questions?

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

Do Not Use
  • in the eyes 
  • over large areas of the body
Allergy Alert:
  • do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients
Inactive Ingredient

white petrolatum

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.

Active Ingredients (in Each Gram)

Bacitracin zinc, USP 400 units

Neomycin 3.5 mg

Polymyxin B sulfate, USP 5,000 units

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns

Structured Label Content

Warnings

For external use only

Uses

First aid to help prevent infection in

  • minor cuts 
  • scrapes 
  • burns
Purpose

First aid antibiotic

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 (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.
Principal Display Panel

Questions?

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

Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • in the eyes 
  • over large areas of the body
Allergy Alert: (Allergy alert:)
  • do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients
Inactive Ingredient (Inactive ingredient)

white petrolatum

When Using This Product (When using this product)
  • do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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. (Keep out of reach of children.)

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredients (in Each Gram) (Active ingredients (in each gram))

Bacitracin zinc, USP 400 units

Neomycin 3.5 mg

Polymyxin B sulfate, USP 5,000 units

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)
  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns

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