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
Description

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

Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Medication Information

Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Description

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

Uses

First aid to help prevent infection in

  • minor cuts 
  • scrapes 
  • burns
Warnings

For external use only

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
Do Not Use
  • in the eyes 
  • over large areas of the body
Questions?

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

Allergy Alert:
  • do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients
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.
Inactive Ingredient

white petrolatum

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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

Uses

First aid to help prevent infection in

  • minor cuts 
  • scrapes 
  • burns
Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Warnings

For external use only

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
Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • in the eyes 
  • over large areas of the body
Questions?

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

Allergy Alert: (Allergy alert:)
  • do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients
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.
Inactive Ingredient (Inactive ingredient)

white petrolatum

Principal Display Panel

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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