Tyrothricin

Indications
Mouth/Throat
Local treatment of oropharyngeal infection
Adult: As lozenges: 4-10 mg/day.
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin infections
Adult: Apply a solution of 1/1000 on the skin lesions.
Warnings / Precautions
Do not instil into the nasal cavities or into closed body cavities.
Adverse Reactions
Liver and kidney damage; prolonged loss of smell (after nasal spray or instillation).
Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Mechanism of Actions
Tyrothricin is active in vitro against gram-positive bacteria. It is used alone or in conjunction with other antibacterials in the treatment of local infections mainly of the skin and mouth. It is too toxic to be used in systemic admin.
ATC Classification
D06AX08 - tyrothricin ; Belongs to the class of other topical antibiotics used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
R02AB02 - tyrothricin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics used in throat preparations.
S01AA05 - tyrothricin ; Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of eye infections.
Available As
  • Tyrothricin 0.05%
  • Subscribe for latest updates

    Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

    No comments yet.

    Post Review about Tyrothricin


    Tyrothricin Containing Brands

    We are Developing Our database, More results coming soon.

    Tyrothricin is used in following diseases

    We are Developing Our database, More results coming soon.

    Drug - Drug Interactions of Tyrothricin

    We are Developing Our database, More results coming soon.