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Polymyxin B and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic (Polymyxin B Sulfate / Trimethoprim Sulfate Ophthalmic) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections, including acute bacterial conjunctivitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis, caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans, Haemophilus influenzae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. *

*Efficacy for this organism in this organ system was studied in fewer than 10 infections.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

In mild to moderate infections, instill one drop in the affected eye(s) every three hours (maximum of 6 doses per day) for a period of 7 to 10 days.

HOW SUPPLIED

Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution, USP is a sterile solution. Each mL contains trimethoprim sulfate equivalent to 1 mg trimethoprim and polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units in a plastic dropper bottle of 10 mL (NDC 61314-628-10).

Storage: Store at 15° - 25°C (59° - 77°F) and protect from light.

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Dist. by:

FALCON Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134

Mfd. by:

ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.

Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA

Rev: January 2003

Printed in USA

340176-0103

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