Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate is a prescription medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Taken
- Ophthalmic
- Label
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, revised October 18, 2024 · full label on DailyMed
- Generic
- FDA-approved (1 company) · details
What it is used for
For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate.
Who should not take it (contraindications)
This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Warnings
Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.
Side effects (adverse reactions)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Is there a generic Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate from 1 company, and the approval is active. The earliest of these was approved in 1995.
An FDA approval does not always mean the generic is already in pharmacies: patent disputes and settlements can delay a launch for years. Your pharmacist can tell you whether a generic is actually available and covered by your plan.
The FDA rates these generics as therapeutically equivalent to the brand ("A" rating): same active ingredient, strength, dosage form and effect. Pharmacists can usually substitute them unless the prescriber says otherwise.
Companies with an approved generic
Bausch And Lomb Inc
Brand-name versions
- Polysporin Glaxosmithkline Discontinued
Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 1b317249-30eb-4415-8a1c-cfedb4ba3549.