Label: ERYTHROMYCIN ointment
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Contains inactivated NDC Code(s)
NDC Code(s): 52959-301-00 - Packager: H.J. Harkins Company, Inc.
- This is a repackaged label.
- Source NDC Code(s): 24208-910
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
Drug Label Information
Updated February 16, 2012
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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTIONRx only
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DESCRIPTION:Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. The sterile ophthalmic ointment flows freely over the conjunctiva. Erythromycin base, as crystals or powder, is ...
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:Microbiology - Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis without affecting nucleic acid synthesis. Erythromycin is usually active against the following organisms in vitro and in clinical ...
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INDICATIONS AND USAGE:For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to erythromycin. For prophylaxis of ophthalmia neonatorum due to N ...
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:(What is this?)This drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to erythromycin.
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PRECAUTIONS:General - The use of antimicrobial agents may be associated with the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi; in such a case, antibiotic administration should be stopped and ...
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ADVERSE REACTIONS:The most frequently reported adverse reactions are minor ocular irritations, redness and hypersensitivity reactions.
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:In the treatment of superficial ocular infections, erythromycin ophthalmic ointment approximately 1 cm in length should be applied directly to the infected eye(s) up to six times daily, depending ...
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HOW SUPPLIED:Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5% is available in the following sizes: 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tamper-resistant tube – 09234 - DO NOT USE IF CAP AND NECKRING ARE NOT INTACT. 1 g tin container (in ...
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PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL(What is this?)NDC 24208-910-55 Bausch & Lomb Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5% (Sterile) Rx only [icon- eye] [icon- 0.5%] [icon- ointment] [icon- 3.5gm] Net wt. 1/8 oz (3.5g)
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