Nitrofurazone (Topical)

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

Proper Use of This Medicine

Apply sufficient medication to affected area or place medication on gauze and cover the affected area.

Dosing - The dose of nitrofurazone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nitrofurazone. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For cream dosage form:
  • Burns or skin infections:
    • Adults - Apply directly to the lesion, or place on gauze that will cover the lesion, once daily or every few days, depending on the usual dressing technique of the affected area.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For soluble dressing dosage form:
  • Burns or skin infections:
    • Adults - Apply directly to the lesion or place on gauze that will cover the lesion, depending on the usual dressing technique of the affected area.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For topical solution dosage form:
  • Burns:
    • Adults - Apply directly to the burn.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from excessive heat.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the medicine away from direct sunlight or strong fluorescent lighting.
• Keep away from alkaline materials, such as soap and ammonia.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.