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Polymyxin B Sulfate
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Neosporin is an antibiotic product marketed for the prevention of infections and speeding the healing of wounds. The original ointment contains three different antibiotics: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B, in a relatively low molecular weight patented base of cocoa butter, cottonseed oil, sodium pyruvate, tocopheryl acetate, and petroleum jelly.
US Brand Names
US Brand Names
NEOSPORIN®
FDA Package Insert
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action
Polymyxin antibiotic is a surface active agent which penetrates into and disrupts the bacterial cell membrane. It has been shown to have bactericidal activity against most strains of the microorganisms.[1]
References
References
- ↑ “NEOSPORIN (NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN) SOLUTION [MONARCH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]”. Text ” accessdate” ignored (help)
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