Used primarily in veterinary medicine as an antibacterial agent, especially for the treatment of gastrointestinal infections in animals. It is effective against a range of bacterial pathogens due to its ability to inhibit folic acid synthesis, which is essential for bacterial growth. Commonly administered in livestock, it helps manage dysentery and other enteric diseases. Its use is limited in humans due to the availability of more effective and safer alternatives. Sulfalozine is often included in combination therapies to enhance efficacy and reduce the development of resistance.