Trobicin (actinospectacin) in non-gonococcal urethritis.

Trobicin (Actinospectacin) is a new antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces spectabilis developed by the Research Laboratories of Messrs. Upjohn. It is prepared as a white powder, 1 4-1 6 g. of which is dissolved in distilled water. It has been stated to have a wide range of antibacterial activity and has already been shown (Willcox, 1962) to be effective in cases of acute gonorrhoea in males when given by a single intramuscular injection. It appears to be well tolerated. The present paper describes the use of Trobicin in a single injection, alone or in combination with sulphadiazine, in the treatment of nongonococcal urethritis in the male.