Gantrisin
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Gantrisin
GANTRISIN®
(acetyl sulfisoxazole) Pediatric Suspension
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Gantrisin (acetyl sulfisoxazole pediatric suspension) (sulfisoxazole) is an antibacterial sulfonamide available as a pediatric suspension for oral administration. Each teaspoonful (5 mL) of the pediatric suspension contains the equivalent of approximately 0.5 gm sulfisoxazole in the form of acetyl sulfisoxazole in a vehicle containing 0.3% alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose (sodium), citric acid, methylcellulose, parabens (methyl and propyl), partial invert sugar, sodium citrate, sorbitan monolaurate, sucrose, flavors and water.
Acetyl sulfisoxazole, the tasteless form of sulfisoxazole, is N1-acetyl sulfisoxazole and must be distinguished from N4-acetyl sulfisoxazole, which is a metabolite of sulfisoxazole. Acetyl sulfisoxazole is a white or slightly yellow, crystalline powder that is slightly soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. Acetyl sulfisoxazole has a molecular weight of 309.34 and the following structural formula:
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Last reviewed on RxList: 9/16/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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