Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Nitrofurazone(0.2% w/w)
Tube of 25gm Ointment
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Furacin Ointment is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin, after cleaning the wound. Use it as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects.
This medicine may cause side effects like minor rash, itching or swelling after application over the affected area. These are usually temporary and resolve quickly. But, consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or if your condition does not improve.
Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. You should avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, strong fluorescent lighting, and alkaline materials.
Furacin Ointment is an antibiotic. It works by suppressing bacterial enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, thereby reducing the available energy for vital cellular functions.This stops bacterial growth and prevents superficial burns and wounds from getting infected.
Well absorbed. Nitrofurans, including nitrofural, undergo metabolic reduction at the nitro group to generate reactive species which can covalently bind to cellular macromolecules (Polnaszek et al., 1984; Kutcher & McCalla, 1984; McCalla 1979; McCalla et al., 1975).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Furacin
Rash
Itching
Swelling
People with chronic kidney disease and large total body surface area (TBSA) burns should not use nitrofurazone, as topical preparations commonly contain polyethylene glycol, which is readily absorbed through the skin.
Furacin Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Furacin Ointment should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Nitrofurazone is used to treat burns that have become infected. It is also used to treat skin infections due to skin grafts. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Nitrofurazone may be applied directly to the skin or placed on a gauze pad that will cover the skin.
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Furacin Ointment treats burns that have become infected.
It may also be used to treat skin infections due to skin grafts.
Apply it directly over the affected area or place on gauze that will cover the affected area.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, strong fluorescent lighting, and alkaline materials.
Inform your doctor if your burn or skin infection does not improve, or if it becomes worse.
Furacin Ointment treats burns that have become infected.
It may also be used to treat skin infections due to skin grafts.
Apply it directly over the affected area or place on gauze that will cover the affected area.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, strong fluorescent lighting, and alkaline materials.
Inform your doctor if your burn or skin infection does not improve, or if it becomes worse.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
