Label: ERYTHROMYCIN ointment

  • 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 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS
    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. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch + Lomb, a division of ...
  • 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 - NDC 68071-4228-3 - DO NOT USE IF CAP AND NECKRING ARE NOT ...
  • PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    pdp
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    Product Information