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NDC 63187-0267-35 Erythromycin 5 mg/g Details

Erythromycin 5 mg/g

Erythromycin is a OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT in the HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by Proficient Rx LP. The primary component is ERYTHROMYCIN.

MedlinePlus Drug Summary

Ophthalmic erythromycin is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. This medication is also used to prevent bacterial infections of the eye in newborn babies. Erythromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.

Related Packages: 63187-0267-35
Last Updated: 12/01/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Erythromycin Ophthalmic

Product Information

NDC	63187-0267
Product ID	63187-267_4d6257b3-af7e-4c8a-bd1a-3b7906dbd981
Associated GPIs	86101025004210
GCN Sequence Number	007948
GCN Sequence Number Description	erythromycin base OINT. (G) 5 MG/GRAM OPHTHALMIC
HIC3	Q6W
HIC3 Description	OPHTHALMIC ANTIBIOTICS
GCN	33540
HICL Sequence Number	004022
HICL Sequence Number Description	ERYTHROMYCIN BASE
Brand/Generic	Generic
Proprietary Name	Erythromycin
Proprietary Name Suffix	n/a
Non-Proprietary Name	Erythromycin
Product Type	HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Dosage Form	OINTMENT
Route	OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient Strength	5
Active Ingredient Units	mg/g
Substance Name	ERYTHROMYCIN
Labeler Name	Proficient Rx LP
Pharmaceutical Class	Decreased Sebaceous Gland Activity [PE], Macrolide Antimicrobial [EPC], Macrolide [EPC], Macrolides [CS]
DEA Schedule	n/a
Marketing Category	ANDA
Application Number	ANDA064030
Listing Certified Through	2024-12-31

Package

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NDC 63187-0267-35 (63187026735)

Pricing Information	N/A
NDC Package Code	63187-267-35
Billing NDC	63187026735
Package	1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (63187-267-35) / 3.5 g in 1 TUBE
Marketing Start Date	2019-01-01
NDC Exclude Flag	N

Standard Product Labeling (SPL)/Prescribing Information SPL 62896bec-669e-4f20-a1e4-4f99afd35d32 Details

DESCRIPTION:

Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. It is basic and readily forms a salt when combined with an acid. The base, as crystals or powder, is slightly soluble in water, moderately soluble in ether, and readily soluble in alcohol or chloroform. Erythromycin ((3R*, 4S*, 5S*, 6R*, 7R*, 9R*, 11R*, 12R*, 13S*, 14R*)-4-[(2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-α-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)-oxy]-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethyl-amino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione)) is an antibiotic produced from a strain of Streptomyces erythraeus.

It has the following structural formula:

Each gram contains Erythromycin USP 5 mg in a sterile ophthalmic base of mineral oil and white petrolatum.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

Microbiology: Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis without affecting nucleic acid synthesis. Erythromycin is usually active against the following organisms in vitro and in clinical infections:

Streptococcus pyogenes (group A β-hemolytic)

Alpha-hemolytic streptococci (viridans group)

Staphylococcus aureus, including penicillinase-producing strains (methicillin-resistant staphylococci are uniformly resistant to erythromycin)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Eaton Agent, PPLO)

Haemophilus influenzae (not all strains of this organism are susceptible at the erythromycin concentrations ordinarily achieved)

Treponema pallidum

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Chlamydia trachomatis

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 N. gonorrhoeae or C. trachomatis.

The effectiveness of erythromycin in the prevention of ophthalmia caused by penicillinase-producing N.gonorrhoeae is not established.

For infants born to mothers with clinically apparent gonorrhea, intravenous or intramuscular injections of aqueous crystalline penicillin G should be given; a single dose of 50,000 units for term infants or 20,000 units for infants of low birth weight. Topical prophylaxis alone is inadequate for these infants.

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 nonsusceptible organisms including fungi; in such a case, antibiotic administration should be stopped and appropriate measures taken.

Information for Patients: Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or other source.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Two year oral studies conducted in rats with erythromycin did not provide evidence of tumorigenicity. Mutagenicity studies have not been conducted. No evidence of impaired fertility that appeared related to erythromycin was reported in animal studies.

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B. Reproduction studies have been performed in rats, mice, and rabbits using erythromycin and its various salts and esters, at doses that were several multiples of the usual human dose. No evidence of harm to the fetus that appeared related to erythromycin was reported in these studies. There are, however, no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, the erythromycins should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers: Caution should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use - See INDICATIONS AND USAGE and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.

Geriatric Use: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS:

The most frequently reported adverse reactions are minor ocular irritations, redness, and hypersensitivity reactions.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

In the treatment of superficial ocular infections, a ribbon approximately 1 cm in length of Erythromycin Opthalmic Ointment should be applied directly to the infected structure up to 6 times daily, depending on the severity of the infection.

For prophylaxis of neonatal gonococcal or chlamydial conjunctivitis, a ribbon of ointment approximately 1 cm in length should be instilled into each lower conjunctival sac. The ointment should not be flushed from the eye following instillation. A new tube should be used for each infant.

HOW SUPPLIED:

Sterile Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5% is available as follows:

3.5 g (1/8 oz) sterile tamper-resistant tube (NDC 63187-267-35)

STORAGE: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Avoid excessive heat.

Protect from freezing.

Akorn

Manufactured by: Akorn Inc

Lake Forest, IL 60045

ERT00N Rev. 05/10

Relabeled by:

Proficient Rx LP

Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ERYTHROMYCIN

erythromycin ointment

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC:63187-267(NDC:17478-070)
Route of Administration	OPHTHALMIC

Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
ERYTHROMYCIN (UNII: 63937KV33D) (ERYTHROMYCIN - UNII:63937KV33D)	ERYTHROMYCIN	5 mg in 1 g

Ingredient Name	Strength
Inactive Ingredients
mineral oil (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)
petrolatum (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)

#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date
Packaging
1	NDC:63187-267-35	1 in 1 CARTON	01/01/2019
1		3.5 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
Marketing Information
ANDA	ANDA064030	07/18/1996

Labeler - Proficient Rx LP (079196022)

Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Establishment
Proficient Rx LP		079196022	REPACK(63187-267) , RELABEL(63187-267)

Revised: 4/2022

Document Id: 4d6257b3-af7e-4c8a-bd1a-3b7906dbd981

Set id: 62896bec-669e-4f20-a1e4-4f99afd35d32

Version: 4

Effective Time: 20220401