Nitrofurazone (Topical)

Brand Names : Furacin Cream, Furacin Soluble Dressing, Furacin Topical Solution

Category

• Antibacterial (topical)

Description

Nitrofurazone (nye-tro-FYOOR-a-zone) 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.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Topical
• Cream (U.S.)
• Soluble Dressing (U.S.)
• Solution (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Furacin Cream
• Furacin Soluble Dressing
• Furacin Topical Solution