Solasulfone is an antileprotic drug developed from the parent compound sulphetrone. It was first described and evaluated in the 1930s and 1940s as an antibacterial agent for the treatment of

tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by '' Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, i ...

and various other infections, and later found to be effective in the treatment of

leprosy Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria ''Mycobacterium leprae'' or ''Mycobacterium lepromatosis''. Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. This nerve damag ...

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Antileprotic drugs Benzosulfones Sulfonates Anilines {{Antibiotic-stub