what the difference between sulfa and sulfate
Sulfate is any salt or ester made up of sulphuric acid. Sulfide is used to describe any of three types of chemical compounds that contain sulfur. Sulfite is sulfur dioxide, or SO2.
Quick Answer. Sulfa is a type of pharmaceutical drug that contain sulfonamides. Sulfonamides are compounds that contain nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen and the sulfur they take their name from. Sulfur is a chemical that is extremely small and unlikely to cause allergic reactions on its own, unlike sulfonamides. Continue Reading.