Sulphadoxine powder is an antibacterial sulfonamide drug commonly used in combination with pyrimethamine. Its uses include:
1. Treatment of Malaria
* Used together with pyrimethamine to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by sensitive strains of Plasmodium falciparum.
* Used for intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) in pregnant women and sometimes in infants in malaria-endemic areas.
2. Veterinary Applications
* Combined with trimethoprim or pyrimethamine to treat bacterial and protozoal infections in cattle, poultry, goats, sheep, and horses.
* Effective against:
* Coccidiosis
* Respiratory infections
* Gastrointestinal infections
* Urinary tract infections
3. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
* Used as an active pharmaceutical i