Nitrofurazone is a medicine sold under the name Furacin that is an antibacterial to be applied directly to the skin.
Furacin can be used in ointment with 30 g or in solution in bottles with 30 ml and is used to treat boils, after removing pimples or ingrown hairs or as a complementary treatment for burns. Its use must be initiated on the recommendation of the doctor and must be purchased at the pharmacy.
Price
Furacin costs between 6 to 10 reais.
Indications
Furacin is indicated for the treatment of skin infections such as impetigo, furuncle and pyoderma, mainly after trauma or removal of ingrown hairs, post-depilation, removal of splinters, handling of blackheads and pimples, ingrown nails or after insect bites.
In addition, it can also be used to treat burns of 2 ° and 3 ° degrees, when there is infection or risk of infection or after skin transplants, where bacterial contamination can cause transplant rejection.
How to use
Furacin is used in cream or liquid solution and should be applied to the skin, and for adults and adolescents a small amount of the product should be applied directly to the skin with a sterile gauze, 1 to 3 times a day, according to the number of dressing changes, for about 10 days.
Side effects
Furacin can cause itching, swelling and pellets on the skin.
Contraindications
The use of Furacin is contraindicated in the case of pregnancy and when there is sensitivity to any of the constituents of the medication, such as nitrofuran.
