Paromomycin Sulfate
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Paromomycin Sulfate
Paromomycin Sulfate (paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate capsules) capsules)
Capsules, USP
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate capsules) capsules) is a broad spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces riomosus var. paromomycinus. It is a white, amorphous, stable, water-soluble product. Paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate capsules) capsules) is designated chemically as O-2,6-Diamino-2,6-dideoxy-β-L-idopyranosyl-(1→3)-O-β-D-ribofuranosyl-(1→5)-O-[2-amino-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→4)]-2-deoxystrepta-mine sulfate (salt). The molecular formula is C23H45N5O14 • xH2SO4, with a molecular weight of 615.64 (base). Its structural formula is:
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Each capsule, for oral administration, contains paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate (paromomycin sulfate capsules) capsules) equivalent to 250 mg paromomycin. Each capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Green #3; FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine); gelatin, NF; and titanium dioxide, USP.
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/10/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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