Statrol

Generic name: neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B sulfate
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

DESCRIPTION

Statrol® (Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates Ophthalmic Ointment, USP) is a sterile ophthalmic drug combining two antibacterials in ointment form.

Each gram of ointment contains: Active: Neomycin Sulfate equivalent to 3.5 mg Neomycin base, Polymyxin B Sulfate equal to 10,000 polymyxin B units.

Preservatives: Methylparaben 0.05%, Propylparaben 0.01%. Inactive: White Petrolatum, Anhydrous Liquid Lanolin. DM-01

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

The anti-infective components in Statrol Ophthalmic Ointment provide action against specific organisms susceptible to them. Polymyxin B Sulfate and Neomycin Sulfate are active in vitro against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli,Klebsiella/Enterobacter species, Neisseria species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This product does not provide adequate coverage against: Serratia marcescens, Streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

STRATOL Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated in the topical treatment of infections of the external eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections encompass conjunctivitis, keratitis, and keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis and dacryocystitis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, and many other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva. Mycobacterial infection of the eye. Fungal diseases of ocular structures. Hypersensitivity to a component of the medication.

WARNINGS

NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Should a sensitivity reaction occur, discontinue use. Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal wound healing. Neomycin Sulfate may cause cutaneous sensitization. Remove contact lenses before using.

PRECAUTIONS

General

As with other antibiotic preparations, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi. If superinfection occurs, appropriate measures should be initiated. Whenever clinical judgment dictates; the patient should be examined with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp bio...