Bacitracin

Prescription

Handelsnamen: Bacitracin

Darreichungsform

Drops

Applikationsweg

OPHTHALMIC

Hersteller

Padagis US LLC

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION: Each gram of ointment contains 500 units of Bacitracin in a low melting special base containing White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil.

Wirkstoffe

Wirkstoff	Stärke
Bacitracin	-

Indikationen und Anwendung

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by Bacitracin susceptible organisms.

Dosierung und Verabreichung

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The ointment should be applied directly into the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times daily. In blepharitis all scales and crusts should be carefully removed and the ointment then spread uniformly over the lid margins. Patients should be instructed to take appropriate measures to avoid gross contamination of the ointment when applying the ointment directly to the infected eye.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Bacitracin has such a low incidence of allergenicity that for all practical purposes side reactions are practically non-existent. However, if such reaction should occur, therapy should be discontinued. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Padagis ® at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Kontraindikationen

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Bacitracin.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by Bacitracin susceptible organisms.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The ointment should be applied directly into the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times daily. In blepharitis all scales and crusts should be carefully removed and the ointment then spread uniformly over the lid margins. Patients should be instructed to take appropriate measures to avoid gross contamination of the ointment when applying the ointment directly to the infected eye.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Bacitracin.

Bacitracin is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Bacitracin drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Bacitracin label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 308508 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Bacitracin (FDA National Drug Code)

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