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Qualigens Activated Charcoal Powder is a fine black, odorless powder derived from the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as coal or wood. It possesses a large internal surface area with many pores, which makes it an effective adsorbent. This high adsorption capacity allows it to bind to and remove various toxic substances, making it useful for applications like decolorizing liquids and in emergency medical treatment for poisonings and overdoses. Key Characteristics

• Form:A fine, black, solid powder. 
• Source:Prepared from carbonaceous organic matter such as coal, wood, or coconut shells. 
• Activation Process:Undergoes activation, often by heating with an oxidizing gas, to create a porous structure with a high surface area. 
• Adsorption:Excellent ability to adsorb (bind) certain drugs and toxins from the digestive tract. 
• Uses:
  • Medical: Emergency treatment for poisoning and drug overdose by preventing systemic absorption of toxins. 
  • Industrial: Used for decolorization and de-odorization of liquids and for purification in various processes. 

How It WorksThe activation process creates a network of tiny pores within the charcoal. When ingested, it can bind to poisonous substances in the stomach and intestines, forming complexes that cannot be absorbed by the body into the bloodstream. LimitationsActivated charcoal is not effective for all substances, as it has poor absorption for strong acids and bases, methanol, or substances like iron and lithium, notes a National Institutes of Health (NIH) resource. 

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• Item Code: Q22395
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HiMedia provides Fosfomycin in two primary formats: antimicrobial susceptibility discs (SD series), which are 6mm filter paper discs with a specific concentration of Fosfomycin for antibiotic susceptibility testing (like the FO 50 or FO 200 mcg discs), and MIC strips (Ezy MIC™ or HiComb™) that contain a concentration gradient of Fosfomycin for determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) against a microorganism. These products are used in clinical and research laboratories to test bacterial susceptibility to the broad-spectrum antibiotic Fosfomycin. Fosfomycin Discs (e.g., SD179, SD205)

• Description:These are small, filter paper discs of 6mm diameter. 
• Markings:Each disc is printed with "FO" and the concentration (e.g., "FO 50", "FO 200"). 
• Purpose:Used in the standard disc diffusion method (like the Bauer-Kirby method) to measure the effectiveness of Fosfomycin against microorganisms. 
• Application:Placed on agar plates inoculated with bacteria, and after incubation, the diameter of the zone of inhibition is measured to determine susceptibility. 

Fosfomycin MIC Strips (e.g., Ezy MIC™, HiComb™)

• Description:A strip-like device made of inert material with porous edges. 
• Fosfomycin Gradient:The porous edges are impregnated with Fosfomycin in a concentration gradient, such as 0.064 mcg/ml to 1024 mcg/ml. 
• MIC Scale:A scale for reading the MIC is printed on the strip along with the "FOS" symbol. 
• Purpose:To determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), which is the lowest concentration of an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth. 
• Ezy MIC™ Feature:These strips are supplemented with glucose-6-phosphate to ensure accurate results on standard Mueller Hinton Agar without requiring medium supplementation. 

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HiMedia describes minocycline as an antibiotic used in microbiology for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), primarily in the form of Ezy MIC™ strips and HiComb™ MIC strips, which are impregnated with minocycline to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the drug against microorganisms. The strips provide a gradient of the antibiotic, allowing for the quantitative measurement of the organism's susceptibility to minocycline. Types of Minocycline Products from HiMedia:

• Minocycline Ezy MIC™ Strip:A thin, paper strip with a concentration gradient of minocycline, enabling the determination of MICs from 0.016 mcg/ml to 256 mcg/ml. 
• Minocycline HiComb™ MIC Strip:A comb-like strip with 15 extensions, each containing a porous material impregnated with minocycline in a concentration gradient. 
• Minocycline MI Disc:A pre-packaged antibiotic disc with a specific concentration (e.g., 30 mcg) of minocycline for disc diffusion testing. 

How the Products Work:

1. 1. Gradient Creation:The strips or discs are designed to release minocycline in a high-to-low concentration gradient when placed on an agar plate. 
2. 2. Zone of Inhibition:After incubation, a zone of inhibition appears around the strip or disc, indicating the areas where the microorganism's growth is prevented. 
3. 3. MIC Determination:The MIC is read by identifying the highest concentration of the antibiotic in the gradient that still inhibits visible growth. 

Purpose:

• To quantitatively determine the susceptibility of bacteria to minocycline. 
• To help guide the selection of appropriate antimicrobial agents for treating infectious diseases. 

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• Item Code: SD158
• Delivery Time: Ready Stock
• Packaging Details: Box