VIII Cilia and Penicillin

Abstract
Solns. of the Na salt of penicillin in concs. recommended for topical application (250 units/ml. of isotonic NaCl) have no damaging effect on the cilia or the epithelium of the respiratory mucosa over periods as long as 27 hrs. Higher concs. of penicillin impede ciliary action.

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