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gramicidin

gramicidin (NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — gramicidin
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Data quality
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Quick answer

gramicidin (NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN gramicidin
Brand NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN
Mechanism Cell membrane inhibitor
Target Cell membrane
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION/DROPS

Mechanism of action

Cell membrane inhibitor

Primary target: Cell membrane

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is gramicidin?

gramicidin (NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for gramicidin?

NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND GRAMICIDIN is a marketed brand name for gramicidin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of gramicidin?

gramicidin has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.