Product Information
Registration Status: ActivePOLYGYNAX VAGINAL CAPSULE is approved to be sold in Singapore with effective from 1994-06-15. It is marketed by INDRUGCO PTE LTD, with the registration number of SIN07745P.
This product contains Neomycin 35000 iu,Nystatin 100000 iu, and Polymyxin B 35000 iu in the form of CAPSULE. It is approved for VAGINAL use.
This product is manufactured by Catalent France Beinheim SA in SWITZERLAND, andSWISS CAPS AG in FRANCE.
It is a Prescription Only Medicine that can only be obtained from a doctor or a dentist, or a pharmacist with a prescription from a Singapore-registered doctor or dentist.
Description
A component of neomycin that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Indication
For the treatment of bacterial blepharitis, bacterial bonjunctivitis, corneal injuries, corneal ulcers and meibomianitis. For the prophylaxis of ocular infections following foreign body removal
Mechanism of Action
Framycetin binds to specific 30S-subunit proteins and 16S rRNA, four nucleotides of 16S rRNA and a single amino acid of protein S12. This interferes with decoding site in the vicinity of nucleotide 1400 in 16S rRNA of 30S subunit. This region interacts with the wobble base in the anticodon of tRNA. This leads to interference with the initiation complex, misreading of mRNA so incorrect amino acids are inserted into the polypeptide leading to nonfunctional or toxic peptides and the breakup of polysomes into nonfunctional monosomes.
Active Ingredient/Synonyms
Fradiomycin B | Framicetina | Framycetin | Framycétine | Framycetinum | Neomycin B | Framycetin |
Source of information: Drugbank (External Link). Last updated on: 3rd July 18. *Trade Name used in the content below may not be the same as the HSA-registered product.
Description
Nystatin is a polyene antifungal drug to which many molds and yeasts are sensitive, including Candida spp. Nystatin has some toxicity associated with it when given intravenously, but it is not absorbed across intact skin or mucous membranes. It is considered a relatively safe drug for treating oral or gastrointestinal fungal infections.
Indication
For treatment of cutaneous or mucocutaneous mycotic infections caused by Candida species
Mechanism of Action
Nystatin exerts its antifungal activity by binding to ergosterol found in fungal cell membranes. Binding to ergosterol causes the formation of pores in the membrane. Potassium and other cellular constituents leak from the pores causing cell death.
Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption
- Nystatin is not absorbed from intact skin or mucous membrane.
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Elimination
Active Ingredient/Synonyms
Nistatina | NYS | Nystatin | Nystatine | Nystatinum | Nystatin |
Source of information: Drugbank (External Link). Last updated on: 3rd July 18. *Trade Name used in the content below may not be the same as the HSA-registered product.
Description
Polymyxin B sulfate is a mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2, obtained from Bacillus polymyxa strains. They are basic polypeptides of about eight amino acids and have cationic detergent action on cell membranes. Polymyxin B is used for infections with gram-negative organisms, but may be neurotoxic and nephrotoxic. All gram-positive bacteria, fungi, and the gram-negative cocci, N. gonorrhea and N. menigitidis, are resistant. It is appropriate for treatment of infections of the urinary tract, meninges, and blood stream, caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Indication
For treatment of infections of the urinary tract, meninges, and blood stream, caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Mechanism of Action
Polymyxin B sulfate has a bactericidal action against almost all gram-negative bacilli except the Proteus group. Polymyxin B sulfate interacts with the lipopolysaccharide of the cytoplasmic outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, altering membrane permeability and causing cell death. It does not need to enter the cell.
Pharmacokinetics
- Absorption
- Not absorbed from the normal alimentary tract.
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Elimination
Toxicity
Overdose can cause stomach pains, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Active Ingredient/Synonyms
Polimixina B | Polymyxin B | Polymyxin B Sulphate | Polymyxin-B-Sulfat | Polymyxine B | Polymyxine B (sulfate de) | Polymyxini B sulfas | Polymyxinum B | Polymyxin B Sulfate |
Source of information: Drugbank (External Link). Last updated on: 3rd July 18. *Trade Name used in the content below may not be the same as the HSA-registered product.