Products
Polymyxin B sulfate is commercially available in the form of eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops.
Structure and properties
Polymyxin B sulfate is a mixture of sulfates of polypeptides obtained from certain strains of . The major constituent is polymyxin B1 (C56H98N16O13, Mr = 1204 g/mol).
Effects
Polymyxin B has antibacterial properties.
Indications
Bacterial eye, ear, or skin diseases.