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AK-POLY-BAC

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Overview

What is AK-POLY-BAC?

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use.

Bacitracin zinc is the zinc salt of bacitracin, a mixture of related cyclic polypeptides (mainly bacitracin A) produced by the growth of an organism of the licheniformis group of var Tracy. It has a potency of not less than 40 bacitracin units per mg. The structural formula for bacitracin A is:

Polymyxin B Sulfate is the sulfate salt of polymyxin B and B which are produced by the growth of (Prazmowski) Migula (Fam. Bacillaceae). It has a potency of not less than 6,000 polymyxin B units per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formulae are:

Each gram contains: Bacitracin zinc equal to 500 bacitracin units and polymyxin B sulfate equal to 10,000 polymyxin B units, white petrolatum and mineral oil.



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What are the available doses of AK-POLY-BAC?

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What should I talk to my health care provider before I take AK-POLY-BAC?

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How should I use AK-POLY-BAC?

For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate.

Apply the ointment every 3 or 4 hours for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection.


What interacts with AK-POLY-BAC?

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What are the warnings of AK-POLY-BAC?

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What are the precautions of AK-POLY-BAC?

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What are the side effects of AK-POLY-BAC?

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What should I look out for while using AK-POLY-BAC?

This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.


What might happen if I take too much AK-POLY-BAC?

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How should I store and handle AK-POLY-BAC?

Store original packages at room temperature; avoid excessive heat.Product: 50090-0447NDC: 50090-0447-0 3.5 g in a TUBE Product: 50090-0447NDC: 50090-0447-0 3.5 g in a TUBE