What is "sulfafurazole"

n. A sulfonamide antibacterial with an oxazole substituent, having antibiotic activity against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms.

Sulfafurazole ( INN, also known as sulfisoxazole) is a sulfonamide antibacterial with an oxazole substituent. It has antibiotic activity against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms. It is sometimes given in combination with erythromycin (see erythromycin/Sulfafurazole) or phenazopyridine. It is used locally in a 4% solution or ointment.