Tag: Framycetin

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What is the source of framycetin and Its Role in Pharmacology?

Oct 7, 2025 •

4 min read

Framycetin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic isolated from the bacterium *Streptomyces lavendulae* [1.3.1]. Understanding what is the source of framycetin is key to appreciating its role as Neomycin B, a potent agent for treating topical bacterial infections [1.6.5].

Is Framycetin an Antibiotic? A Comprehensive Guide

Oct 7, 2025 •

4 min read

Framycetin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat a variety of superficial bacterial infections of the skin, eyes, and ears [1.2.1, 1.4.4, 1.8.2]. So, is framycetin an antibiotic? Yes, it functions by killing bacteria to stop infections [1.8.1].