Prescription Drug Information: AK-POLY-BAC

AK-POLY-BAC- bacitracin zinc and polymyxin b sulfate ointment
Akorn

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:

Structural Formula

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:

Structural Formula

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. 06/16

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NDC 17478-238-35 Akorn

AK-POLY-BAC™

brand of Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate

Ophthalmic Ointment USP

For Ophthalmic Use Only. Sterile

Rx only Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz)

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AK-POLY-BAC™

brand of Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate

Ophthalmic Ointment, USP

Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) Sterile Rx only Akorn Logo

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Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:17478-238
Route of Administration OPHTHALMIC DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bacitracin Zinc (Bacitracin) Bacitracin 500 [USP’U] in 1 g
Polymyxin B Sulfate (Polymyxin B) Polymyxin B 10000 [USP’U] in 1 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
Mineral Oil
Petrolatum
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:17478-238-35 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON contains a TUBE
1 3.5 g in 1 TUBE This package is contained within the CARTON (17478-238-35)
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA064028 05/08/2006
Labeler — Akorn (117696770)
Registrant — Akorn Operating Company LLC (117693100)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Akorn 117696840 MANUFACTURE (17478-238), ANALYSIS (17478-238), STERILIZE (17478-238), PACK (17478-238), LABEL (17478-238)

Revised: 10/2020 Akorn

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