Label: ERYTHROMYCIN ointment
- NDC Code(s): 68071-4228-3
- Packager: NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
- This is a repackaged label.
- Source NDC Code(s): 24208-910
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application
Drug Label Information
Updated June 6, 2024
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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTIONRx only
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DESCRIPTIONErythromycin 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 PHARMACOLOGYMicrobiology - Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis without affecting nucleic acid synthesis. Erythromycin is usually active against the following organisms - in vitro and in ...
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INDICATIONS AND USAGEFor 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 ...
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CONTRAINDICATIONSThis drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to erythromycin.
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PRECAUTIONSGeneral - 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 REACTIONSThe most frequently reported adverse reactions are minor ocular irritations, redness and hypersensitivity reactions. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch + Lomb, a division of ...
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONIn 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 SUPPLIEDErythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment, USP 0.5% is available in the following sizes: 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tamper-resistant tube - NDC 68071-4228-3 - DO NOT USE IF CAP AND NECKRING ARE NOT ...
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