MeSH definition : A polypeptide antibiotic mixture obtained from Bacillus brevis. It consists of a mixture
of three tyrocidines (60%) and several gramicidins (20%) and is very toxic to blood,
liver, kidneys, meninges, and the olfactory apparatus. It is used topically.;
CISMeF synonym : engelhard brand of tyrothricin; madaus brand of tyrothricin;
A polypeptide antibiotic mixture obtained from Bacillus brevis. It consists of a mixture
of three tyrocidines (60%) and several gramicidins (20%) and is very toxic to blood,
liver, kidneys, meninges, and the olfactory apparatus. It is used topically.