Sulfathiazole is a short-acting sulfa drug. It used to be a common oral and topical antimicrobial until less toxic alternatives were discovered. It is still occasionally used, sometimes in combination with sulfabenzamide and sulfacetamide. Except for those formulated for vaginal use, the FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all drug products containing sulfathiazole.[L43942]
Synonyms
4-Amino-N-2-thiazolylbenzenesulfonamide
Sulfathiazole
Sulfanilamidothiazole
2-(p-Aminobenzenesulphonamido)thiazole
N1-2-Thiazolylsulfanilamide
Sulphathiazole
2-Sulfanilamidothiazol
2-(p-Aminobenzenesulfonamido)thiazole
Sulfathiazole sodium
Sulfatiazol
2-Sulfonamidothiazole
Sulfathiazolum
N(1)-2-Thiazolylsulfanilamide
Sulfathiazol
2-Sulfanilamidothiazole
2-(Sulfanilylamino)thiazole
Brand Names
Triple Sulfa
Gyne-Sulf
Indication
Sulfathiazole is effective against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative pathogenic microorganisms. Although no longer used in humans, it is used in cattle.
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