| Formule |
CAS |
| C56H100N16O17S |
1405-20-5 |
Background
Polymyxin B sulfate is an antibiotic complex produced by Bacillus polymyxa composed as a mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2. It is often used in combination with neomycin and is an important allergen in leg ulcer dermatitis.
SynonymsPolymyxin B sulfate
Aerosporin
UsesCreams, ointments, ear and ear drops
Cross-ReactionsBacitracin
Unusual ReactionsBack to list of contact allergens
Referenties
| 1. |
Moller, H., Eczematous contact allergy to
oxytetracycline and polymyxin B. Contact Dermatitis, 1976. 2(5):
p. 289-90. |
| 2. |
van Joost, T., et al., Sensitization to
chloramphenicol; a persistent problem. Contact Dermatitis, 1986.
14(3): p. 176-8. |
| 3. |
Goh, C.L., Contact sensitivity to topical
antimicrobials. (II). Sensitizing potentials of some topical
antimicrobials. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(3): p. 166-71. |
| 4. |
Grandinetti, P.J. and J.F. Fowler, Jr.,
Simultaneous contact allergy to neomycin, bacitracin, and
polymyxin. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1990.
23(4 Pt 1): p. 646-7. |
Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.
ICD10:
L23.9