Furacin Cream 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 Cream is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Furacin Cream

Burns

Benefits of Furacin Cream

In Burns

Furacin Cream helps in the prevention and treatment of infections during treatment of burns. It is also used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and abrasions. It kills the infectious microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation and pain. This promotes healing of the burns/wounds. Continue using it as directed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Furacin Cream

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 Cream

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 apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Furacin Cream works

Furacin Cream 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Furacin Cream 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 Cream 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

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Furacin Cream

₹0.65/gm of Cream

Furasept Cream

Acron Pharmaceuticals

₹0.28/gm of cream

57% cheaper

Furapar Cream

Biomedica International

₹0.18/gm of cream

72% cheaper

Decacin Cream

Calibre Pharmaceutical

₹0.35/gm of cream

46% cheaper

Quick tips

Furacin Cream 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

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Nitrofuran & its derivatives

Patient concerns

3. What is the difference between first-, second-, and third-degree burns? What are the layers of the skin?Why is skin important?

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

these are types of burns which are useful when someone burns severly to identify the level of burn means how much part is affected by burn, and what kind of treatment could be taken further. this is mainly used by doctors.

Pain in abdomen, burns,loose motion

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab O2 1 tab BD x 3 days, Ors, Tab famocid 20 1 bd x 3 days

User feedback

What are you using Furacin Cream for?

Burns

100%

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Marketer details

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Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030

Country of origin: India

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