Tribromsalan

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A salicylanilide derivative with antibacterial and antifungal activities banned by FDA due to its photosensitizing effect. Tribromsalan is used as disinfectant in medicated soaps.

**Synonyms:** - 3,5-Dibromo-N-(4-bromophenyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide - Agramed - Salicylanilide, 3,4',5-tribromo- - TRIBROMSALAN - Temacept - Trisanil