Tyrothricin

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Tyrothricin
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CAS number 1404-88-2
ATC code D06AX08 R02AB02 S01AA05
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Tyrothricin is a cyclic polypeptide used in throat lozenges as an antibiotic.[1] It is usually combined with benzocaine 5mg (as in tyrozets) to provide relief from sore throats.

It consists of gramicidin and tyrocidine.

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  1. ^ About TYROZETS. Retrieved on 2007-07-14.

Mebucaine f, an OTC drug available in Switzerland, contains Tyrothricin.

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