Bind with 30s (stronger binded) & 50s subunit of ribosomes a) Interferes with formation of initiation complex of protein synthesis OR Inhibits protein synthesis
Indication
Tropical preparations for skin, eyes, ears
Oral treatment: Treatment of enteric infection and to sterile colon prior to surgery
Orally/enema: To decrease NH3 producing bacteria in hepatic encephalopathy.
Antibacterial spectrum: G -ve aerobic, several G +ve Resistance: pseudomonas, strepto Pyogenes