Sultrin

What is it?

A compound sulphonamide, antibacterial preparation available as a cream containing 3.42% sulphathiazole, 2.86% sulphacetamide, 3.7% sulphabenzamide, with applicator.

Medical Uses

Inflammation and infection of vagina and cervix caused by H. vaginalis.

Dosage

Adults, 1 applicator dose intravaginally twice each day for 10 days which may need to be reduced to 1 dose daily, depending upon response.

Avoid Use

Children, pregnancy, breast- feeding, kidney disease, allergy to peanuts.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Barrier contracep tives - diaphragm and condoms.

Known Side Effects

Blood changes, kidney failure, allergic reactions.

Manufacturer

Janssen-Cilag.