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Thiopental Sodium

Injectable general anaesthetic.

Clinical information

Common uses

injectable general anaesthesia
listed as a therapeutic alternative to propofol

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, list.essentialmeds.org, thiopental (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations3

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Thiopental Sodium	Parenteral ( Injection )	500mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Thiopental Sodium	Parenteral ( Injection )	1 gm	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Thiosol	Parenteral ( Injection )	500mg	authorized medicine importers	hospital