Bibrocathol Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gurtler L . Chapter 2: The Eye and Conjunctiva as Target of Entry for Infectious Agents: Prevention by Protection and by Antiseptic Prophylaxis . Kramer A, Behrens-Baumann W . Antiseptic prophylaxis and therapy in ocular infections: principles, clinical practice, and infection control . Developments in Ophthalmology . January 2002 . 33 . 9–13 . Karger . Basel . 978-3-8055-7316-0 . 10.1159/000065934 . 12236131 . https://books.google.com/books?id=JkQOSAnOIhoC&dq=Bibrocathol&pg=PA96 .

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