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What is Triple Sulfa
SulfacetamideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummarySulfabenzamide is an antimicrobial medicine used in combination with two other drugs to treat bacterial infections in the vagina.
Blephamideis the brand name
Triple Sulfa Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Blephamide
Sulfacetamide
1961
61
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Triple Sulfa is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The measure fluctuates depending on the method of delivery outlined in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Pink Eye
0.1 mg/mg, , 100.0 mg/mL, 0.098 mg/mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 80.0 mg/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 0.9 mg/mL, 0.09 mg/mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 100.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.095 mg/mg, 150.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 0.0286 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.0098 mg/mg
, Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Topical, Suspension - Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Swab, Swab - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Rinse, Rinse - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Kit, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Soap, Soap - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Emulsion, Emulsion - Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Ophthalmic; Topical, Kit - Topical, Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical
Trachoma
0.1 mg/mg, , 100.0 mg/mL, 0.098 mg/mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 80.0 mg/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 0.9 mg/mL, 0.09 mg/mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 100.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.095 mg/mg, 150.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 0.0286 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.0098 mg/mg
, Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Topical, Suspension - Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Swab, Swab - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Rinse, Rinse - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Kit, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Soap, Soap - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Emulsion, Emulsion - Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Ophthalmic; Topical, Kit - Topical, Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical
Conjunctivitis
0.1 mg/mg, , 100.0 mg/mL, 0.098 mg/mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 80.0 mg/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 0.9 mg/mL, 0.09 mg/mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 100.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.095 mg/mg, 150.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 0.0286 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.0098 mg/mg
, Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Topical, Suspension - Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Swab, Swab - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Rinse, Rinse - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Kit, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Soap, Soap - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Emulsion, Emulsion - Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Ophthalmic; Topical, Kit - Topical, Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical
Acne Vulgaris
0.1 mg/mg, , 100.0 mg/mL, 0.098 mg/mg, 300.0 mg/mL, 80.0 mg/mL, 0.009 mg/mg, 0.9 mg/mL, 0.09 mg/mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 100.0 mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.095 mg/mg, 150.0 mg/mL, 98.0 mg/mL, 0.0286 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.0098 mg/mg
, Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Topical, Suspension - Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Swab, Swab - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Rinse, Rinse - Topical, Gel, Gel - Topical, Kit, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Soap, Soap - Topical, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Emulsion, Emulsion - Topical, Ointment - Ophthalmic; Topical, Ophthalmic; Topical, Kit - Topical, Vaginal, Cream - Vaginal, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical
Warnings
Triple Sulfa ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Do Not Combine
Common Triple Sulfa Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Sulfacetamide.
Benzylpenicillin
Moderate
Sulfacetamide may decrease the excretion rate of Benzylpenicillin which could result in a higher serum level.
Estetrol
Moderate
The therapeutic efficacy of Estetrol can be decreased when used in combination with Sulfacetamide.
Insulin argine
Moderate
The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Sulfacetamide is combined with Insulin argine.
Insulin aspart
Moderate
The risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Sulfacetamide is combined with Insulin aspart.
Triple Sulfa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Triple Sulfa?
Currently, there are 0 active clinical trials investigating the potential of Triple Sulfa in treating various undetermined conditions.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Trachoma
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Acne Vulgaris
8 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Pink Eye
0 Actively Recruiting
Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Patient Q&A Section about triple sulfa
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What are the names of sulfa antibiotics?
"Gantrisin, Bactrim, and Septra are all sulfonamides, a class of antibiotics. Sulfadiazine and Azulfidine are also sulfonamides. Zonegran is an anticonvulsant."
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What does triple sulfa Treat?
"Trisulfapyrimidine, also known as triple sulfa, is a combination of sulfadiazine, sulfamerazine, and sulfamethazine. It is commonly used to treat vaginal infections, but can also be used in combination with other drugs to treat conditions ranging from skin burns to malaria and pneumonia in HIV/AIDS patients."
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Is triple sulfa an antibiotic?
"Triple sulfa is an antibacterial medication used to fight bacteria in the body and to treat vaginal infections caused by the bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis."
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What class is triple sulfa?
"Three sulfonamides, sulfadiazine, sulfamerazine, and sulfamethazine, work together to create a triple sulfa that is active against T. gondii. This combination is more effective than pyrimethamine alone."
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