Poloxamer [poloxamer]
- Terms
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poloxamery
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Pluronic
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
Poloxamers
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)
- DUI
- D020442 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0030100
- CAS
- alpha-Hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)a-poly(oxopropylene)b-poly(oxyethylene)a block copolymer
- Previous indexing
- Poloxalene (1976-1998)
- History note
- 1999; for POLOXAMERS use POLOXALENE 1974-1998
- Public note
- 1999; for POLOXAMERS see POLOXALENE 1974-1998
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