Neosporin Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Neomycin and Polymyxin

Neosporin Indications, Dosage, Storage, Stability - Neomycin and Polymyxin

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

NEOSPORIN Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections encompass conjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis.

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

Tube of 1/8 o (3.5 g) with ophthalmic tip (NDC 61570-046-35).

Store at 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F).

Prescribing information as of August 2003.

Monarch Pharmaceuticals, Distributed by Monarch Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620, (A wholly owned subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)