Furacin 0.2% Powder
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Product introduction
Furacin 0.2% Powder is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to prevent and treat infections of burn wounds. This stops bacterial growth and prevents superficial burns and wounds from getting infected.
Furacin 0.2% Powder is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Furacin 0.2% Powder is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Furacin Powder
Side effects of Furacin Powder
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
How to use Furacin Powder
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Furacin 0.2% Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Furacin Powder works
This stops bacterial growth and prevents superficial burns and wounds from getting infected.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Furacin 0.2% Powder does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Furacin 0.2% Powder 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.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Furacin 0.2% Powder 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.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Furacin 0.2% Powder alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Furacin 0.2% Powder in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Furacin 0.2% Powder 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Furan derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Nitrofuran & its derivatives
Patient concerns
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
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