Chemistry:Bibrocathol

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Short description: Chemical compound
Bibrocathol
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Other namesBibrocathin
Tetrabromopyrocatechol bismuth
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Topical (eye ointment)
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FormulaC6HBiBr4O3
Molar mass649.667 g·mol−1
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Bibrocathol (INN, trade names Noviform and Posiformin) is the substance 4,5,6,7-Tetrabrom-1,3,2-benzodioxabismol-2-ol. It contains bismuth and is used to treat eye infections and control swelling.[1]

References

  1. "Chapter 2: The Eye and Conjunctiva as Target of Entry for Infectious Agents: Prevention by Protection and by Antiseptic Prophylaxis". Antiseptic prophylaxis and therapy in ocular infections: principles, clinical practice, and infection control. Developments in Ophthalmology. 33. Basel: Karger. January 2002. pp. 9–13. doi:10.1159/000065934. ISBN 978-3-8055-7316-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=JkQOSAnOIhoC&dq=Bibrocathol&pg=PA96. 

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