Product Name:Bacitracin
CAS: 1405-87-4
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Appearance |
White to pale buff powder |
Almost white powder |
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Identification |
A. Meets the requirements of the test for Composition of Bacitracin |
Conform |
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B. No white precipitate is formed |
Conform |
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Assay |
NLT 65 Bacitracin Units/mg on the dried basis |
82U/mg |
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Residue on ignition |
NMT 0.5% |
0.1% |
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Superficial Eye Infections: It is indicated for infections of the conjunctiva and cornea caused by susceptible organisms
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Blepharitis: It is used to treat blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids). Treatment involves removing scales and crusts from the lid margins, followed by the application of the ointment
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Off-Label Use for Eye Parasites: The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends bacitracin ophthalmic ointment as a treatment for Pediculosis palpebrarum, an infestation of the eyelashes by the pubic louse (Phthirus pubis). The ointment is applied for approximately 10 days to smother adult lice and nits
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