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Poloxamer
Poloxamers | Pluronic F-108 | Pluronic F-127 | Pluronic F-68 | Pluronic F68 | Pluronic L-101 | Pluronic L-121 | Pluronic L-81 | Pluronics | Poloxalkol | Poloxamer 188 | Poloxamer 213 | Poloxamer 2930 | Poloxamer 338 | Poloxamer 407 | 213, Poloxamer
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, solubilising 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) |
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