The Tobramycin Ophthalmic Ointment, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-146-8755, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: TU.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-146-8755 |
| Primary Part Number | NDC00078-0813-01 |
| Item Name | Tobramycin Ophthalmic Ointment |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Manufacturer | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 3.500 GRAMS G |
| Active Ingredient and Strength | 0.300 TOBRAMYCIN PERCENTAGE, W/W |
| Medical Designation and Grade | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| Primary Container Type | TUBE WITH OPHTHALMIC TIP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | TU |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| NDC00078-0813-01 PRIMARY | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (USA) |
| NDC00678-0813-91 PRIMARY | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NDC00065-0644-35 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cardinal Health 100, Inc Dba Bindley Western Tennessee Div |
| NDC00065-0644-35 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cardinal Health 100, Inc. |
| NDC00065-0644-35 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Veterans Health |
| TOBREX | 5/9 Secondary reference Alcon Laboratories, Inc. |
NSN 6505-01-146-8755 is a Tobramycin Ophthalmic Ointment, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
NSN 6505-01-146-8755 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: NDC00078-0813-01 (Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation), NDC00678-0813-91 (Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6505-01-146-8756. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for NDC00078-0813-01: Primary Container Content Quantity: 3.500 GRAMS G; Active Ingredient and Strength: 0.300 TOBRAMYCIN PERCENTAGE, W/W; Medical Designation and Grade: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA; Primary Container Type: TUBE WITH OPHTHALMIC TIP. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.