Sulfonamides available for topical use include silver sulfadiazine and mafenide burn cream, sulfanilamide vaginal cream and suppositories, and sulfacetamide ophthalmic.
What is a topical sulfonamide?
Topical sulfonamides (also called sulfa drugs) are a group of synthetic medicines that contain sulfanilamide (a sulfur-containing chemical). They are used to treat bacterial infections and a few dermatological conditions. These drugs do not work for viral infections such as cold or flu.
What are the two most commonly used sulfonamides?
Commonly prescribed sulfonamides include:
- Gantrisin (sulfisoxazole)
- Bactrim or Septra (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole)
- Sulfadiazine.
- Azulfidine (sulfasalazine)
- Zonegran (zonisamide)
