Polymyxin B Sulfate

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.