Bibrocathol (INN; trade names Noviform and Posiformin) is a pharmaceutical antiseptic. Its chemical name is 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
- ^ 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.
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