Label: ERYTHROMYCIN ointment

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated February 16, 2012

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    Rx only
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS:(What is this?)
    This drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to erythromycin.
  • 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 ...
  • ADVERSE REACTIONS:
    The most frequently reported adverse reactions are minor ocular irritations, redness and hypersensitivity reactions.
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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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