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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Macromolecular Substances [D05] » Polymers » Polyethylene Glycols » Poloxamer
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Biomedical and Dental Materials [D25] » Polymers » Polyethylene Glycols » Poloxamer
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J] » Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01] » Manufactured Materials » Biomedical and Dental Materials » Polymers » Polyethylene Glycols » Poloxamer
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Alcohols » Glycols » Ethylene Glycols » Polyethylene Glycols » Poloxamer
Description
A nonionic polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block co-polymer with the general formula HO(C2H4O)a(-C3H6O)b(C2H4O)aH. It is available in different grades which vary from liquids to solids. It is used as an emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent, surfactant, and wetting agent for antibiotics. Poloxamer is also used in ointment and suppository bases and as a tablet binder or coater. (Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed) MeSH
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