PLURONIC F68
\plʊ͡əɹˈɒnɪk ˈɛf sˈɪkstiˈe͡ɪt], \plʊəɹˈɒnɪk ˈɛf sˈɪkstiˈeɪt], \p_l_ʊə_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k ˈɛ_f s_ˈɪ_k_s_t_i__ˈeɪ_t]\
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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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