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Tyrothricin

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Tyrothricin is an antibiotic mixture of gramicidin and tyrocidine produced by fermentation of the bacterium Brevibacillus brevis (formerly Bacillus brevis Dubos). It is used topically as an antibacterial agent.

Also known as An antibacterial substance produced by the growth of Bacillus brevis Dubos (Fam. Bacteriaceae)
INCI name Tyrothricin
CAS number 1404-88-2
EC number 215-771-0
CosIng ID 29469
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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