Bibrocathol
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Other names | Bibrocathin Tetrabromopyrocatechol bismuth |
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Routes of administration | Topical (eye ointment) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.027.294 |
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Formula | C6HBiBr4O3 |
Molar mass | 649.667 g·mol−1 |
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Bibrocathol (INN, trade names Noviform and Posiformin) is the substance 4,5,6,7-Tetrabrom-1,3,2-benzodioxabismol-2-ol. It contains bismuth and is used to treat eye infections and control swelling.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Gurtler L (January 2002). "Chapter 2: The Eye and Conjunctiva as Target of Entry for Infectious Agents: Prevention by Protection and by Antiseptic Prophylaxis". In Kramer A, Behrens-Baumann W (eds.). Antiseptic prophylaxis and therapy in ocular infections: principles, clinical practice, and infection control. Developments in Ophthalmology. Vol. 33. Basel: Karger. pp. 9–13. doi:10.1159/000065934. ISBN 978-3-8055-7316-0. PMID 12236131.
External links
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