Humatin
Humatin®
(Paromomycin Sulfate Capsules, USP)
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Humatin is a broad spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces rimosus var. paromomycinus. It is a white, amorphous, stable, water-soluble product supplied as capsules containing the equivalent of 250 mg paromomycin.
The capsule contains D&C yellow No. 10; FD&C blue No.1; FD&C red No.3; FD&C yellow No. 6; gelatin, NF; and titanium dioxide, USP.
ACTION
The in vitro and in vivo antibacterial action of paromomycin closely parallels that of neomycin. It is poorly absorbed after oral administration, with almost 100% of the drug recoverable in the stool.
Generic Name: Paromomycin Sulfate
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