Sulfamethoxypyridazine Explained

Sulfamethoxypyridazine is a sulfonamide antibacterial.^[1]

It is prescribed for vaginal irritation, and severe acute thrush.

It is also used in the treatment of Dermatitis herpetiformis,^[2] where it is an alternative therapy to Dapsone.

Sulfamethoxypyridazine is supplied as 500mg tablets.

Notes and References

1. Boger WP, Gylfe JM, Strickland CS . Sulfamethoxypyridazine (Kynex), a new long-acting sulfonamide . Antibiotic Medicine & Clinical Therapy . New York, NY . 3 . 6 . 378–87 . November 1956 . 13363378 .
2. Vilanova X, De Moragas JM . [Treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring) and herpes gestationis with sulfamethoxypyridazine] . es. Actas Dermo-sifiliograficas . 50 . 439–42 . October 1959 . 13842251 .