Tyrothricin
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Tyrothricin
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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.
[edit] References
- ^ About TYROZETS. Retrieved on 2007-07-14.
Mebucaine f, an OTC drug available in Switzerland, contains Tyrothricin.
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