This brand name is authorized in Japan
The drug ECOLICIN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Erythromycin
UNII 33H58I7GLQ - ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE
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Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism. |
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Colistin
UNII XW0E5YS77G - COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM
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Colistin is a cyclic polypeptide antibacterial agent belonging to the polymyxin group. Polymyxins work by damaging the cell membrane and the resulting physiological effects are lethal to the bacterium. Polymyxins are selective for aerobic Gram-negative bacteria that have a hydrophobic outer membrane. |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: JP | 医薬品医療機器総合機構 | Identifier(s): 1319800M1023 |
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