Tyrothricin

An antibiotic substance isolated from the soil bacillus, Bacillus brevis. It consists basically of two polypeptides, the major one being tyrocidine and other gramicidin. It is effective against many gram positive bacteria. It is used either alone or in conjunction with other antibacterials in the local treatment of infections mainly of skin and mouth. It is not suitable if given systematically.

Brands

ROATOS ROATOS TYNO LOZENGES ORANGE TYNO LOZENGES ORANGE TYNO LOZENGES LEMON TYNO LOZENGES LEMON ARMADA ARMADA

Adult Dose

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

. It is of Synthetic origin. .

Contraindications

Tyrothricin

Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tyrothricin, which give rise to further complications include Liver damage, Renal damage, Stevens johnson syndrome, Sensory epithelium damage.

Indications

Tyrothricin is primarily indicated in conditions like Mouth infections, Skin infections.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Tyrothricin was found.

Interfrence

Risks

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Store in a well closed container.

Warnings

No data regarding the Warnings/Precuations of Tyrothricin is available.

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